| Case ID |
2b849d75-0f4d-4570-b0ab-6d2bd67409f8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 1549 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for anticipatory bail filed by Rashid Imran, as the seizure of 500 kg of beef and 60 kg of mutton, which was unfit for human consumption, was established. The court noted that the confiscation was conducted on a meatless day and was supported by inventories. The quantity of the seized meat was substantial enough to suggest that it could not be a fabricated case. The court found no reason to suspect the motives of the complainant, a state functionary responsible for ensuring public health standards regarding livestock. Therefore, the petition for leave to appeal was declined, and the accused was refused pre-arrest bail. |
| Summary |
In the case of Rashid Imran vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with the issue of anticipatory bail in relation to the possession and sale of meat deemed unfit for human consumption. The petitioner, Rashid Imran, sought bail after being intercepted with a significant quantity of substandard meat on a designated meatless day. The court emphasized the importance of public health and hygiene, citing the role of state officials in regulating food safety. The decision underscored the court's commitment to uphold the law concerning public welfare and the responsibilities of state functionaries in ensuring hygienic food supplies. This case highlights critical aspects of the Criminal Procedure Code and the Punjab Food Authority Act, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding food safety and regulatory compliance in Pakistan. Keywords such as anticipatory bail, food safety, and public health regulations are essential for understanding the broader implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
UMAR ATA BANDIAL,
SYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH,
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED
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| Lawyers |
Aftab Alam Yasir,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah,
Ahmad Raza Gillani
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| Petitioners |
Rashid Imran
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| Respondents |
The State and Others
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 983,
2022 SCMR 1304
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011
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| Sections |
498,
22,
23,
24
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