| Case ID |
2304db2a-a49b-422e-bb55-59601b864d64 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Applications Nos. 170 and 458 of 201 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 10, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 10, 2011 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court granted bail to the applicants in Criminal Bail Applications Nos. 170 and 458 of 2011. The court noted that the case against the applicants was similar to that of co-accused who had already been granted bail by the trial court. The prosecution did not oppose the bail applications. The court emphasized that the medical evidence indicated minor injuries to the police official involved, creating reasonable doubt about the severity of the alleged assault. As a result, interim pre-arrest bail was confirmed for the applicants based on the principle of consistency and the lack of significant evidence against them. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Bail Applications Nos. 170 and 458 of 2011 heard by the Sindh High Court, the court addressed the applications for bail for the accused involved in a violent incident against a police officer. The court's ruling emphasized the need for reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case, particularly given the minor nature of the injuries sustained by the police official. The applicants were granted bail based on the principle of consistency with previous decisions and the lack of opposition from the prosecution. This case highlights the legal standards for granting bail in criminal proceedings, particularly in instances involving public servants and the importance of evidentiary support in allegations of violence. Key legal provisions referenced include sections of the Criminal Procedure Code and the Penal Code, which frame the context of the bail applications. The decision reflects ongoing judicial interpretations of bail rights and the balance between public safety and individual liberties in the criminal justice system. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAHID ANWAR BAJWA, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Iqbal Memon,
Shyam Lal
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Iqbal Memon
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 2077,
2013 YLR 203
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| Other Citations |
Arshad v. State 1999 PCrLJ 611,
Meeran Bux v. State PLD 1989 SC 347,
Shafi Muhammad v. State 1990 PCrLJ 1157
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
498,
497,
302,
353,
224,
225,
147,
148
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