| Case ID |
176d7cc2-c94e-4c11-a7e7-6de532c30cb5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Application No. 70 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 26, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the second bail application of Muhammad Mubeen Khan on the grounds that there were no fresh grounds presented that warranted a reconsideration of the previous decision. The court noted that the first bail application had already been rejected on merits, and the second application was made within one month without any new evidence or grounds. The court emphasized that the nature of the narcotic offences under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act is serious and that the applicant was substantially implicated in a significant role in organizing the shipment of narcotics. Therefore, the decision to deny bail was upheld, reflecting the court's stance on the gravity of drug-related crimes. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Mubeen Khan vs. The State, the Sindh High Court addressed the denial of bail in a narcotics-related matter. The court evaluated the merits of the second bail application, which was filed shortly after the first was rejected. The judges highlighted the importance of presenting fresh grounds for reconsideration, especially in cases involving serious drug offences, which pose significant threats to society. The ruling underscored the court's commitment to maintaining stringent standards in bail applications concerning narcotics, reinforcing the legal principle that prior rejections on merits limit the ability to file subsequent applications without new evidence. The court's decision reflects broader trends in legal practices concerning drug-related cases, emphasizing the importance of public safety and the integrity of the judicial process. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh
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| Lawyers |
Nasir Rizwan,
Shafiq Ahmed
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Mubeen Khan
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 1527,
2018 YLR 1400
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| Other Citations |
Raja Muhammad Akram Khan v. Mazhar Iqbal and 2 others 2004 PCr.LJ 935,
Ziaur Rehman's case PLD 1973 SC 49,
Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif's case PLD 1993 SC 473,
Socha Gul v. The State 2015 SCMR 1077,
The State v. Zubair and 4 others PLD 1986 SC 173
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
497,
6,
9(c),
14,
15
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