| Case ID |
2b3b223c-1042-491e-be17-927aefb97078 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Applications Nos. 731 and 734 of 201 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 03, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 03, 2011 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the pre-arrest bail applications of the accused, Habib Ahmed, in light of serious allegations against him, including the violation of a widow's home and criminal intimidation. The court highlighted the significant amount of money involved and the nature of the threats made against the complainant. The judgment emphasized the different criteria for pre-arrest versus post-arrest bail applications. The court found that the evidence presented raised doubts about the credibility of the claims made by the applicants, resulting in the refusal of bail. |
| Summary |
In the case of Habib Ahmed vs. The State, the Sindh High Court addressed serious allegations against the applicant, including unlawful entry into the complainant's home and threats of violence. The court evaluated the evidence, including the nature of the complaint from a widow who reported intimidation and illegal dispossession. The decision underscored the importance of the sanctity of the home, especially for vulnerable individuals, and the critical role of the law in protecting such rights. The court's ruling reinforces the notion that pre-arrest bail must be carefully considered in cases involving potential criminal intimidation and significant financial disputes. Key legal principles were applied, distinguishing between pre-arrest and post-arrest bail criteria, which are essential for maintaining judicial integrity. This case serves as a significant reference point for future similar cases, emphasizing the protection of individual rights against unlawful actions. Keywords: Criminal Bail, Sindh High Court, Criminal Procedure Code, pre-arrest bail, intimidation, legal rights. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Shahid Anwar Bajwa
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| Lawyers |
Zafaruddin Khan Tariq,
Abrar Ali,
Muhammad Zafar Ahmed
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| Petitioners |
Habib Ahmed
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2011 SLD 6511 = 2011 PCRLJ 798
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| Other Citations |
Gulsher v. The State 2000 PCr.LJ 1482,
Mahhakunuddin and others v. The State 2002 PCr.LJ 1628,
Muhammad Rizwan v. The State and 3 others 2007 PCr.LJ 78,
Muhammad Ramzan v. Zafar Ullah and another 1986 SCMR 1380
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
497
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