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Case ID 2e532eea-8cdf-49e7-aebd-b5c6fab0d759
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Decision Date Apr 20, 1981
Hearing Date Apr 20, 1981
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for bail, affirming the decision of the Lahore High Court. The court found no justification for interfering with the order denying bail due to the petitioner's attempt to mislead the court regarding previous judicial orders. The court emphasized the importance of honesty in legal proceedings and upheld the integrity of the judicial process.
Summary In the case of Nazir alias Jeera vs The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a critical issue regarding bail under the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner sought bail after previous bail had been canceled due to serious allegations of attempting to suborn evidence. The court examined the circumstances surrounding the bail applications, the relevant provisions of law, and the implications of misleading the court. The ruling underscored the necessity for transparency and adherence to legal protocols in the judicial system. This case highlights the balance between individual rights and the integrity of the judicial process, making it significant within legal discourse. Keywords include 'bail application', 'Criminal Procedure Code', 'Supreme Court', 'legal integrity', and 'judicial process'.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, ABDUL KADIR SHAIKH
Lawyers Ch. Abdur Rehman Cheema, Sh. Abdul Karim
Petitioners NAZIR alias JEERA
Respondents THE STATE
Citations 1981 SLD 1292, 1981 PLD 240
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections 497, 498, 185(3)