| Case ID |
1a21cfb3-80f9-4630-906b-69a52d92474f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 3537/B of 1978 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 06, 1979 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 01, 1978 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court granted bail to the petitioners, Mehr Din and Muhammad Latif, after finding them innocent in three successive investigation reports. The court acknowledged the opinions of the police officials as relevant, even though not binding, which indicated that the petitioners were falsely implicated in a murder case involving the deaths of two individuals. The court emphasized the importance of these findings in deciding bail matters, leading to the conclusion that reasonable grounds existed for granting bail. Both petitioners were admitted to bail in the amount of Rs. 20,000 each with sureties, considering the circumstances of the case and the investigations conducted. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mehr Din and Muhammad Latif vs. The State, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of bail in a murder case where the petitioners were accused of involvement in the deaths of two individuals. The court reviewed the findings of three independent investigation reports that concluded the petitioners were innocent. The court highlighted that the police's opinion, while not legally binding, was a significant factor to consider when deciding bail. The case revolved around a property dispute that escalated into violence, leading to the fatalities. The court's decision to grant bail reflects the legal principle that an accused person should not be deprived of their liberty if there are reasonable grounds to believe they are not guilty of the charges against them. This case underscores the importance of thorough investigations and the role of the judiciary in ensuring that justice is served. Keywords such as 'bail', 'murder case', 'Lahore High Court', 'police investigation', and 'legal principles' are crucial for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Zakiuddin Pal, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ghani,
Khalid Hussain,
A. Karim Malik
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Latif,
Mehr Din
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1979 SLD 251,
1979 PLD 505
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| Other Citations |
1979 P Cr. L J Note 16,
1978 S C M R 159,
P L D 1978 S C 236,
P L D 1972 S C 81,
1970 S C M R 299,
1975 P Cr. L J 451,
1970 P Cr. L J 765,
1969 P Cr. L J 111,
1975 S C M R 230
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
497
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