| Case ID |
301f10fd-532a-4ead-9086-e1049d5736be |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 134-L of |
| Decision Date |
Aug 04, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the petitioners were not alleged to have caused any injuries to the deceased, thereby restoring the order from the Sessions Court that granted them bail. The High Court's cancellation of this bail was set aside, affirming the decision of the lower court. The petitioners were required to submit fresh bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 2,00,000 with two sureties each to the satisfaction of the trial judge. This order was made without any influence on the ongoing trial against the accused. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the bail application of the petitioners accused under sections 302, 324, 148, and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The Supreme Court's decision underscores the importance of the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, particularly in the context of bail applications. With a focus on the rights of the accused, the court highlighted that the lack of injuries inflicted by the petitioners on the deceased justified the grant of bail. The ruling serves as a critical reference point in the application of bail laws under the Criminal Procedure Code, emphasizing the necessity of weighing the evidence and the implications of denying bail. The case is significant for legal practitioners focusing on criminal law, particularly in understanding the nuances of bail applications and the evidentiary standards required to uphold such decisions. Keywords: bail application, criminal law, Supreme Court, Pakistan Penal Code, presumption of innocence. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF
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| Lawyers |
Khawaja Sultan Ahmed, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
S. Inayat Hussain, Advocate-on-Record,
C.M. Latif, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
MANZOOR HUSSAIN,
GHULAM ABBAS,
GHULAM RASUL,
ATTAULLAH
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 729,
1999 SCMR 1320
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
497,
185(3),
302,
324,
148,
149
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