| Case ID |
18bf814b-3d79-4d1c-8c80-b3fcd654089f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
355 of 1975 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 13, 1977 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Lahore High Court, which had granted bail to the respondent Muhammad Ali. The High Court found no direct evidence against him and noted that the FIR was lodged two months after the alleged crime. The court emphasized the lack of substantial evidence and the questionable reliability of the alleged extra-judicial confession. The petitioner's counsel was unable to demonstrate that the High Court's view was erroneous, leading to the dismissal of the petition for interference. The ruling reinforced the importance of evidence in bail hearings and the principles governing the granting of bail in criminal cases. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision on a criminal petition for special leave to appeal regarding the bail granted to Muhammad Ali by the Lahore High Court. The key issue at hand was the absence of direct evidence against the accused in a case involving abduction and murder. The FIR was lodged significantly after the alleged crime, which raised questions about the validity of the accusations. The ruling highlights critical aspects of criminal law, specifically the standards required for bail and the evaluation of evidence in such proceedings. The case underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that bail is granted based on substantial evidence, thereby protecting the rights of the accused while also addressing public safety concerns. Keywords related to criminal law, bail procedures, and judicial review are pivotal in understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ANWARUL HAQ,
WAHEEDUDDIN AHMAD,
NASIM HASAN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Abdul Mannan,
S. Alim Ahmad Malik,
M. A. Qureshi,
Ch. Ghulam Sarwar
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ALI
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
MUHAMMAD ALI
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 145,
1982 SCMR 83
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
497(5),
185(3)
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