| Case ID |
1ef438e6-c8a3-4669-8b17-843fe5f6adf8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 16-L of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 04, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 04, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted bail to Mehmood Ali Bhatti, a police inspector accused of intentional lapses in the investigation of a drug case involving the recovery of 92 kilograms of heroin. The Court noted that the allegations against the petitioner required further inquiry, and his physical custody was no longer necessary for the investigation. Given that some of the offences were bailable and the petitioner was a public servant with little likelihood of absconding, bail was granted subject to the submission of a bail bond. This decision underscores the importance of ensuring a fair trial and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mehmood Ali Bhatti vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues surrounding bail in a criminal case involving serious drug-related charges. The petitioner, a police inspector, was accused of mishandling evidence in a case where 92 kilograms of heroin were recovered. The Court highlighted that the procedural lapses alleged against him might not constitute criminal liability but rather departmental irregularities. This case emphasizes the significance of due process and fair trial rights in the Pakistani legal system. The decision to grant bail reflects a careful consideration of the legal standards for pre-trial detention and the rights of the accused. The ruling also serves as a precedent for similar cases where procedural issues arise, ensuring that justice is administered fairly and without prejudice. Keywords such as bail, drug offences, procedural lapses, and fair trial rights are critical 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 |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
MANZOOR AHMAD MALIK
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| Lawyers |
Syed Zahid Hussain Bukhari,
Mian Ghulam Hussain,
Asjad Javaid Ghural,
Rana Ahsan Aziz,
Zyed Zubair
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| Petitioners |
MEHMOOD ALI BHATTI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 2419,
2016 SCMR 1549
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Prevention of Corruption Act (II of 1947),
Police Order (22 of 2002)
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| Sections |
497(2),
419,
420,
468,
471,
161,
5(2),
155(c)
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