| Case ID |
2ac0f2ad-984b-408a-86db-e4d154857e75 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 15463-B of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 09, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 09, 2015 |
| Decision |
The petitioner sought pre-arrest bail in connection with a case involving theft of Sui gas after tampering with the meter at a CNG station. The court found that the petitioner, as the owner, had not obtained the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) from SNGPL before renting out the station, which was a mandatory requirement. The court noted that the FIR was filed by the Admin Officer of SNGPL, indicating a government complaint. The evidence included statements from the Investigation Officer and other witnesses implicating the petitioner in the crime. The court concluded that the petitioner failed to demonstrate any mala fide intent on the part of the complainant and thus denied the bail request, recalling any previously granted interim bail. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legal proceedings concerning the denial of pre-arrest bail for Muhammad Tariq Rasheed, who was implicated in a case of theft involving Sui gas at his CNG station. The Lahore High Court examined the circumstances surrounding the FIR filed by SNGPL, which accused the petitioner of tampering with the gas meter and stealing gas. The ruling emphasized the importance of legal compliance, particularly the necessity of obtaining an NOC before renting out the station. The court's decision was influenced by the evidence provided by prosecution witnesses, which confirmed the petitioner's involvement in the alleged theft. This case highlights critical issues in criminal law related to bail proceedings, the responsibilities of CNG station owners, and the legal ramifications of failing to adhere to regulatory requirements. Keywords such as 'pre-arrest bail', 'Sui gas theft', and 'CNG station regulations' are essential for understanding the legal context and implications of this case. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
SNGPL
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| Judges |
ABDUL SAMI KHAN, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Shah Nawaz Ismail Gujjar,
Mr. Irfan Zia,
Mian Muhammad Yasir Rafi
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD TARIQ RASHEED
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 1541,
2016 PLJ 150
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code, 1898,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
498,
462-E
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