| Case ID |
2ebaa964-b219-40df-b26f-9d65be15eb97 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 10888-B of 2008 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court granted bail to the petitioner Muhammad Saleem in a case involving serious accusations of abduction and Zina-bil-Jabar. The court found the case against the petitioner to be doubtful, primarily due to the lack of a timely FIR and conflicting statements from the complainant. The complainant had previously filed a writ petition refuting the allegations against the petitioner, which raised questions about her credibility and the motivations behind her complaint. The court emphasized the need for further inquiry into the guilt of the petitioner, ultimately admitting him to bail with the condition of furnishing bonds and sureties. This decision illustrates the court's commitment to ensuring justice and not rushing to conclusions based on unsubstantiated claims. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the bail application of Muhammad Saleem, who faced allegations of abduction and Zina-bil-Jabar under various laws including the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance and the Pakistan Penal Code. The Lahore High Court, presided over by Justice Khurshid Anwar Bhinder, assessed the evidence and found significant doubts regarding the allegations. Notably, the complainant had previously stated that she married the petitioner of her own free will, contradicting later claims of abduction. The delay of eight months in filing the FIR was also a critical factor in the court's decision-making process. The ruling highlights the importance of credible evidence and the principle of further inquiry in criminal cases, ensuring that individuals are not unjustly deprived of their liberty based on dubious claims. Keywords such as bail, abduction, Zina-bil-Jabar, and High Court proceedings are central to understanding the legal implications of this case. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Khurshid Anwar Bhinder
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Yousaf,
Mr. Fayyaz Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Saleem
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| Respondents |
State
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 890,
2010 PLJ 394
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
497(2),
11,
10,
471,
467,
468
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