| Case ID |
2e5a2603-8b2d-46ac-b0e7-24a13b4211e6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No.92 of 2008 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 26, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petitioner seeks bail in case F.I.R. No.5, registered under various sections of the Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The allegations against the petitioner include forgery and interpolation of public records. Despite the petitioner's defense that he was not liable for the offense, the court found that there was cogent material suggesting the petitioner had indeed committed forgery and thus denied the bail application. The decision emphasized the role of public servants as custodians of the people's rights and deemed the case as one that falls under the exception to the rule regarding bail in cases involving serious offenses. Therefore, the bail application was dismissed as being without merit. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the petitioner's request for bail in a case where serious allegations of forgery were made against him. The petitioner, RIAZ AHMAD, was accused of manipulating public records to benefit a third party, which resulted in a financial loss to the complainant, Khushi Muhammad. The Lahore High Court, presided over by Justice Saif-ur-Rehman, scrutinized the evidence presented and found substantial grounds to believe that the petitioner had indeed committed the alleged offenses under the Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court highlighted the importance of maintaining the integrity of public servants and their duty to uphold the law. Despite arguments from the petitioner's counsel that the case required further inquiry and that the petitioner was not directly involved in the alleged forgery, the court concluded that the evidence supported the prosecution's claims. Consequently, the bail application was rejected, reinforcing the legal principles surrounding the refusal of bail in cases of serious wrongdoing. This case serves as a reminder of the legal obligations of public officials and the consequences of neglecting those responsibilities, contributing to the evolving discourse on corruption and accountability within public service. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Khushi Muhammad,
Bilal Ahmad
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| Judges |
Saif-ur-Rehman, J
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| Lawyers |
Altaf Hussain Bhutta,
Ashfaq Malik, D.P.-G.,
Kalim Ullah, Inspector,
Malik Javaid Akhtar Wains
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| Petitioners |
RIAZ AHMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 3268,
2009 PCRLJ 12
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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),
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947
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| Sections |
497,
420,
467,
468,
471,
5(2)
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