| Case ID |
2e9911e9-593e-4c8c-91e7-e21358805286 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous go. 9355-B of 2010 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 17, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court granted bail to Muhammad Amin, who had been in custody for approximately four years. The court noted that despite repeated directions to expedite the trial, the trial court had failed to conclude the proceedings within the stipulated time. The court highlighted that the complainant had not appeared to record her statement, leading to her being declared a proclaimed offender. The court emphasized that further detention of the accused would not serve the prosecution's case and that the delay in trial was not attributable to him. As a result, the court ruled in favor of the petitioner, allowing bail upon the submission of a bond. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Amin vs. The State, the Lahore High Court addressed a post-arrest bail petition concerning serious charges including murder under the Penal Code. The petitioner, Muhammad Amin, claimed he was falsely implicated in a murder case involving his co-accused due to a dispute over inheritance rights. The court noted significant delays in the trial process, attributing them to the prosecution's failure to present witnesses. Given the lengthy detention of the petitioner and the absence of the complainant in court, the High Court decided to grant bail, emphasizing that further incarceration would not benefit the prosecution. This decision underscores the importance of timely trials and the right to a fair hearing, particularly in criminal cases where the accused has been held for an extended period without a resolution. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SH. AHMAD FAROOQ, J
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| Lawyers |
Nawab Ali Meo,
Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhry,
Muhammad Azam
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AMIN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
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| Citations |
2011 SLD 2065,
2011 YLR 301
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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,
302,
148,
149
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