| Case ID |
2cc8e0a9-4bcc-4fc1-b01f-fcbe6eb82be6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Cr. Misc. No. 2536-B of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 05, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court granted bail to the petitioner, Asghar Ali, stating that the DNA Analysis Report indicated he did not commit the alleged crime. The medico-legal report also suggested that no gang-rape occurred, and the absence of eyewitnesses and recovery of evidence further supported the need for further inquiry. The court found that the accusations required further investigation and allowed the bail application, setting conditions for bail bonds. |
| Summary |
In the case of Asghar Ali vs. The State and Others, the Lahore High Court addressed serious allegations of rape and abduction. The petitioner sought post-arrest bail after being accused of gang-raping the complainant's daughter. Key evidence, including a DNA analysis and medico-legal reports, indicated that the petitioner did not commit the crime. The court noted that if any sexual activity occurred, it was consensual. This decision highlights the importance of thorough investigation and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, particularly in sensitive cases involving sexual offenses. The ruling emphasizes the need for strong evidence in allegations of such serious nature, reinforcing the legal principles surrounding bail and the rights of the accused. Keywords include 'bail', 'rape', 'DNA analysis', 'criminal procedure', and 'legal rights'. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM JAVED MINHAS, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Malik Muhammad Saleem,
Rao Rehman Ali
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| Petitioners |
Asghar Ali
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| Respondents |
THE STATE AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 2147,
2016 YLR 343
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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(2),
376
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