| Case ID |
178d7190-13af-4940-b2b2-5056a70a5c2b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No.12148/B of 2008 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 09, 2009 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court granted the petitioner, Asif Khan, pre-arrest bail in the case regarding alleged immoral activities at Buzz Cafe. The court found that the prosecution's claims lacked sufficient evidence and that the petitioner was not present during the raid. The court emphasized the need for further inquiry into the allegations of prostitution and concluded that the petitioner should not be deprived of his liberty without substantial proof of wrongdoing, especially since co-accused had already been granted bail. The petitioner was required to furnish bail bonds for the confirmation of his pre-arrest bail. |
| Summary |
In the case of Asif Khan vs. The State, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of pre-arrest bail concerning allegations of immoral activities at a cafe. The court scrutinized the prosecution's narrative, which claimed that the petitioner facilitated immoral acts by providing dancing girls for customers. However, the court pointed out that no evidence was presented to substantiate claims of prostitution or any unlawful activities, leading to the conclusion that the accusations were unconvincing. The judges highlighted that the petitioner had not been apprehended during the police raid and that co-accused had already been granted bail. In light of these factors, the court confirmed the pre-arrest bail for the petitioner, underscoring the necessity for a fair hearing and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. This case touches on critical issues of legal rights, the burden of proof, and the integrity of judicial processes in criminal law. It serves as a pertinent example of the need for thorough investigation and evidence in serious allegations, ensuring that individuals are not wrongfully detained. Keywords: pre-arrest bail, Lahore High Court, criminal law, evidence, prostitution allegations, judicial integrity. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Hasnat Ahmad Khan
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| Lawyers |
Ahmed Awais for Petitioner,
Mian Asmatullah, Dy. P.-G. with Ahmad Ali S.-I. for the State
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| Petitioners |
Asif Khan
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 3402,
2009 PCRLJ 729
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| Other Citations |
Zahid Hussain and others v. The State 2008 MLD 722,
Faiz Ullah v. The State 2008 PCr.LJ 693,
Alam Chand alias Aloomal and 2 others v. Jamil Ahmad and another 2008 SCMR 980,
Muhammad Ramzan v. Zafar Ullah and another 1986 SCMR 1380
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
498,
497(2),
371-A,
371-B
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