| Case ID |
2ab051d6-9c93-4f0b-9a8d-29f9263349d6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 1937-B of 2009 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 02, 2009 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petitioner, Nadeem alias Pappu, sought post-arrest bail in a case under Sections 371-A and 371-B of the Pakistan Penal Code, where he was accused of running a brothel in a residential area. The court found that the police had conducted an illegal raid without procuring a search warrant, violating the mandatory provisions of law. The allegations against the petitioner were deemed implausible, as it was noted that running such an operation in a populated residential area would be highly unlikely. The court emphasized the sanctity of a residential home and the lack of substantial evidence against the petitioner. Consequently, the petitioner was granted bail, as the case required further inquiry into his guilt, and he was admitted on bail subject to the provision of sureties. |
| Summary |
In the case of Nadeem alias Pappu vs. State, the Lahore High Court addressed a significant issue concerning the legality of police actions during a raid on a purported brothel in a residential area. The petitioner was accused of operating a brothel, but the court found the allegations lacked credibility given the cultural context and legal requirements for conducting such a raid. The ruling highlighted the importance of adhering to legal protocols, such as obtaining a search warrant, and recognized the constitutional right to privacy within one's home. The court's decision to grant bail reflects a broader commitment to ensuring that legal processes are followed and that individuals are not wrongfully penalized without adequate evidence. This case underscores the vital intersection of law enforcement practices and individual rights, making it a noteworthy reference in discussions on police conduct and civil liberties in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KHURSHID ANWAR BHINDER
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Maqbool Hussain Sheikh,
Mr. Fayyaz Ahmed
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| Petitioners |
NADEEM ALIAS PAPPU
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 874,
2010 PLJ 374
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
497(2),
371-A,
371-B
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