| Case ID |
1543c7d0-4279-4b3b-9b59-2e7ebcc76bd5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-692 of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 10, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court declined the bail application of the applicant, Abdul Kareem, citing multiple factors including the serious nature of the charges against him, his absconding from law for over four years, and his association with a proscribed organization involved in sectarian terrorism. The court found no exceptional circumstances that warranted bail, emphasizing that the delay in lodging the FIR was plausible given the context of the case. The applicant's association with sectarian violence and the testimony of witnesses, including a dying declaration, reinforced the court's decision to deny bail. The applicant was not entitled to any favorable consideration for his release on bail during the trial. |
| Summary |
In the case of Abdul Kareem vs. The STATE, the Sindh High Court addressed a bail application in relation to serious charges including murder and terrorism. The applicant had been absconding for over four years, which significantly impacted his plea for bail. The court emphasized the importance of the gravity of the offenses, including Qatl-i-amd and rioting, and highlighted the applicant's connection to a proscribed organization involved in sectarian violence. The court also considered the delay in filing the FIR as natural, given the circumstances surrounding the case. Witness testimonies, including a dying declaration, played a crucial role in the court's decision-making process. Ultimately, the court ruled against granting bail, underscoring the applicant's lack of credibility and the serious nature of the allegations against him. This case reflects ongoing issues related to sectarian violence and the judicial system's response to terrorism-related offenses in Pakistan, making it a significant point of reference for similar cases in the future. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court, Sukkur Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FAHIM AHMED SIDDIQUI,
KHADIM HUSSAIN TUNIO
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| Lawyers |
Shahid Ali K. Memon,
Ali Raza Baloch,
Zulfiqar Ali Jatoi
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL KAREEM
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 3276,
2022 PCRLJ 1821
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997
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| Sections |
497,
302,
148,
149,
7
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