| Case ID |
31c394dc-00a6-46a1-b74d-a4afd980eef6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 7418/B of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the petition for bail filed by Sikandar Hayat, the Superintendent of the Jail, due to the serious nature of the allegations against him, including complicity in the murder of four Judicial Officers during an occurrence in the jail. The court noted that the petitioner was in charge of the jail at the time of the incident and had taken leave on the day of the occurrence, a fact that raised significant concerns regarding his accountability. The court highlighted the testimonies of seven witnesses, including jail officials, who implicated the petitioner. The court ruled that the case against the petitioner fell within the prohibitory clause of Section 497(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which warranted the refusal of bail. |
| Summary |
In the case of Sikandar Hayat vs. The State, the Lahore High Court addressed the serious allegations against the petitioner, who was the Superintendent of the Jail at the time of a violent incident resulting in the deaths of four Judicial Officers. The court emphasized the importance of accountability for jail authorities, especially when such grave offenses occur under their supervision. The court considered the evidence presented, including witness testimonies that implicated the petitioner in the crime. The decision underscored the judicial system's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that those in positions of authority are held responsible for their actions. The refusal of bail was based on the court's determination that the evidence presented was sufficient to suggest that the petitioner was involved in a serious crime, which could not be overlooked. This case highlights the critical nature of judicial oversight and the legal obligations of jail officials to prevent criminal activities within their facilities. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD SHARIF,
CH. IFTIKHAR HUSSAIN
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| Lawyers |
Aftab Ahmad Bajwa,
Syed Ghulam Abbas Shah,
Tahir Tahir Faroow Cheema,
M. Muhammad Hanif Khatana
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| Petitioners |
SIKANDAR HAYAT
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 2431,
2004 PCRLJ 1055
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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,
322
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