| Case ID |
1bad2e57-3236-45ed-aeba-fd4fe9c85a5d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. |
| Decision Date |
Jun 08, 1978 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court addressed the bail application of the petitioner, a 75-year-old man with very weak eyesight, who was accused of causing fatal injuries to the deceased Abdul Jabbar during an alleged altercation. The Court considered the circumstances under which the alleged crime occurred, specifically whether the petitioner could have participated in the crime at night given his physical condition. The Court concluded that there was a need for further inquiry into the petitioner's involvement in the crime. Consequently, the appeal was accepted, and bail was granted to the petitioner in the sum of Rs. 10,000 with one surety to the satisfaction of the Assistant Commissioner, Faisalabad. This decision highlighted the importance of considering the petitioner's age and health in assessing his potential involvement in the crime. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the bail application of GHULAM, a 75-year-old man accused in a murder case. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the details surrounding the case, including the injuries inflicted upon the deceased and the context of the alleged crime. The petitioner contended that he could not have participated in the crime due to his advanced age and poor eyesight. The Court noted that the question of the petitioner's involvement required further investigation, leading to the decision to grant bail. This case emphasizes the judicial system's commitment to ensuring that all aspects, including the physical capabilities of the accused, are taken into account when determining bail and the merits of the case. It also highlights the procedural safeguards in criminal law, ensuring that justice is served while considering the rights of the accused. Keywords such as 'bail in criminal cases', 'Supreme Court decisions', and 'criminal procedure law' are relevant for those researching similar legal matters. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ANWARUL HAQ, C.J.,
WAHEEDDUDIN AHMED, J
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| Lawyers |
Sardar M. Latif Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Iqbal Ahmad Qureshi, Advocate on-Record for Petitioner,
Ataur Rahman, Advocate Supreme Court,
I. Ali, Advocate on-Record for the State
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| Petitioners |
GHULAM
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1978 SLD 230,
1978 SCMR 362
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
497,
498
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