| Case ID |
1f24a763-dc2f-466e-b76c-f39a9d0f83f6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Application No. S-187 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 12, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court dismissed the bail application for Muhammad Laiq alias Suhno, determining that sufficient evidence connected him to the alleged offence of possessing narcotic drugs. The court noted that three kilograms of charas had been recovered from the accused, and the punishment under the relevant sections of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act could be severe, including death or life imprisonment. The court found the arguments regarding the alleged false implication and procedural delays to be insufficient to grant bail. The ruling emphasized that the investigation was conducted by police who had no allegations of enmity against them, and the absence of private witnesses did not negate the validity of the recovery. Thus, bail was denied based on the available evidence and the severity of the potential punishment. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Laiq alias Suhno versus The State, the Sindh High Court addressed a criminal bail application concerning serious allegations under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act. The court evaluated the evidence, including the recovery of three kilograms of charas, and the legal implications of the charges. The decision highlighted the judicial interpretation of procedural compliance and the significance of material evidence in narcotics cases. The ruling reinforced the stringent legal framework surrounding drug-related offences in Pakistan, emphasizing the potential for severe penalties. The court dismissed the bail application, citing adequate evidence linking the accused to the crime and the applicability of stringent narcotics laws. This case underscores the challenges faced by defendants in narcotics cases, particularly concerning bail applications, where the gravity of the charges often outweighs the arguments for release. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about drug trafficking and the legal system's response to combat these issues effectively. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Zafar Ahmed Rajput, Justice
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| Lawyers |
Ashfaq Hussain Abro for Applicant,
Sardar Ali Shah, A.P.G. for the State
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Laiq Alias Suhno
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 1014,
2018 PCRLJ 227
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| Other Citations |
Zafar v. The State 2008 SCMR 1254,
Socha Gul v. The State 2015 SCMR 1077,
Ghulam Murtaza's case PLD 2009 Lah. 362,
Ikramullah and others v. The State 2015 SCMR 1002,
Waheed Raza Pathan v. The State 2011 YLR 2760,
Maqsood Zaman v. The State 2011 YLR 2335,
Muhammad Mudasir v. The State 2010 YLR 2910
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997,
Control of Narcotic Substances (Government Analysts) Rules, 2001
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| Sections |
497,
9(c),
25,
4
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