| Case ID |
253b06d4-7c80-42c4-a072-f880259ad5e4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 520 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 25, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 25, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court denied bail to the petitioner Hazrat Nabi Shah alias Hazrat Khan, emphasizing the serious nature of the charges involving possession of illegal weapons and explosives. The Court found that the circumstances of the case, including the seizure of a hand grenade and a substantial quantity of explosives, presented reasonable grounds to refuse bail. The Court also criticized the Lahore High Court for erroneously granting bail to the co-accused Ismail Khan, despite the serious implications of the evidence presented. The decision highlighted the importance of careful scrutiny in bail matters, especially when public safety is at risk. The Court ultimately set aside the bail granted by the High Court and ruled that the trial should proceed expeditiously. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal petition concerning the possession of illegal explosives and weapons by two teenagers, Hazrat Nabi Shah and Ismail Khan. The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the bail application after a lower court had granted bail to one of the co-accused while denying it to the petitioner. The Supreme Court found that the evidence against the accused was compelling, including the recovery of a live hand grenade and other explosives. The Court underscored the gravity of the situation, stating that such illegal possession posed a significant threat to public safety. The ruling emphasized the necessity for stringent criteria in bail applications, particularly in cases involving terrorism and serious crimes. The decision reflects the judicial system's commitment to ensuring safety and justice while handling cases of this nature, where the potential for harm to society is considerable. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUSHIR ALAM,
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED
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| Lawyers |
Muazzam Butt, Advocate Supreme Court,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner,
Aftab Alam Yasir, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ismail Khan
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| Petitioners |
HAZRAT NABI SHAH ALIAS HAZRAT KHAN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE AND ANOTHER
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 1573,
2020 SCMR 1672
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Arms Ordinance, 1965,
Explosive Substances Act, 1908,
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997
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| Sections |
497,
9,
4,
5,
7
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