| Case ID |
2bf3fe49-9d26-4e75-b99d-850a0d96a74a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 49770-B of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 30, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court granted post-arrest bail to Bilal Moeen Butt alias Bilal Hussain Butt in the case FIR No.932 dated 13.07.2021 registered under section 489-F, P.P.C. The court found that there was a regular business relationship between the petitioner and the complainant, and the alleged dishonesty in issuing a cheque was a matter that required further inquiry. The court noted the absence of conviction in previous cases against the petitioner and determined that the offence did not fall within the prohibitory clause of section 497 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the allegations against Bilal Moeen Butt for issuing a dishonoured cheque amounting to Rs.32,88,535/-. The Lahore High Court evaluated the circumstances surrounding the issuance of the cheque and the established business relationship between the petitioner and the complainant. The court emphasized the need for further inquiry into the petitioner's intentions at the time of issuing the cheque. The decision highlighted the legal standards for granting bail in cases where the alleged offence does not fall under prohibitory clauses, ultimately leading to the approval of post-arrest bail. This case underscores the importance of assessing the context of financial transactions and the intentions behind cheque issuance in legal proceedings involving dishonesty and fraud. In the context of bail applications, the court's focus on the need for further inquiry reflects a balanced approach to justice, considering both the rights of the accused and the interests of the complainant. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SYED SHAHBAZ ALI RIZVI, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Tallal Dar for Petitioner,
Irfan Zia, Deputy Prosecutor General along with Amin, ASI with Record for the State,
Ch. Sarfraz Ali Deyal for the Complainant
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| Petitioners |
BILAL MOEEN BUTT alias BILAL HUSSAIN BUTT
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| Respondents |
The STATE and anothers
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 3258,
2022 PCRLJ 1657
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
497,
489-F
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