| Case ID |
1f744782-63ee-4fe9-8072-abd5b63ed11e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 5011/B of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 20, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 20, 2000 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court granted bail to the petitioners, Ghulam Abbas alias Koni, Imdad Ali alias Dadu, and Madad Ali, due to the lack of sufficient evidence against them. The FIR was lodged with a delay of 10 to 11 days, and the alleged abductee, Mst. Shafiqa Bibi, had not been recovered from the petitioners' custody. She had stayed with them for over a month without raising any complaints. The court noted that her statements did not indicate any allegations of Zina. Furthermore, the case required further inquiry into the guilt of the accused under section 497(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioners were admitted to bail on the condition of furnishing bail bonds amounting to Rs. 100,000 each. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the petitioners seeking post-arrest bail in connection with FIR No. 33, which was lodged concerning the Offence of Zina under the Enforcement of Hudood Ordinance. The Lahore High Court analyzed the circumstances surrounding the delay in filing the FIR, the lack of recovery of the alleged abductee, and her behavior during the time spent with the petitioners. The court emphasized the presumption of innocence until proven guilty and determined that the case warranted further investigation. The decision to grant bail was based on the inconsistencies in the allegations and the absence of compelling evidence against the petitioners. This case highlights the procedural intricacies involved in bail applications and the importance of thorough investigations in criminal proceedings. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA, J
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| Lawyers |
Aftab Raheem,
Ch. Imtiaz Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
GHULAM ABBAS alias KONI,
Imdad Ali alias Dadu,
Madad Ali
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 1113,
2001 PCRLJ 1347
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
497(2),
11
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