| Case ID |
39913976-a7fd-42e0-823c-77c53adeeb25 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 119-L of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 21, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 21, 2023 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan allowed the appeal of Adeel Manzoor, confirming his pre-arrest bail which had been previously denied by the Lahore High Court. The court found that the complainant had acted with mala fide intentions, failing to disclose crucial relationships and facts that undermined the credibility of the FIR. The decision emphasized the importance of honesty in legal proceedings and the necessity for the trial court to determine guilt based on evidence presented. The petitioner was required to furnish fresh bail bonds to the satisfaction of the trial court. |
| Summary |
In the case of Adeel Manzoor vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed a significant issue involving pre-arrest bail under the Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) and related statutes. The petitioner, Adeel Manzoor, sought to challenge the Lahore High Court's refusal to grant him pre-arrest bail in a case where he was accused of stealing household articles. The Court found that the complainant, who was related to the petitioner, had not disclosed important facts regarding their relationship and an ex-parte decree related to dowry articles. The judgment highlighted the necessity of transparency in legal claims and underscored how the failure to present relevant information can lead to accusations of mala fide. The court's decision reinforced the principles of justice and fairness in legal proceedings, making it a landmark case in the interpretation of bail laws and the responsibilities of complainants. Keywords such as pre-arrest bail, mala fide, and legal transparency are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Tariq Masood,
Amin-ud-Din Khan,
Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi
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| Lawyers |
Sardar M. Latif Khan Khosa, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Jaffar, Additional P.G. Punjab,
Amir Malik, DSP,
Ghulam Mustafa, IO,
M. Razzaq, SI,
Muhammad Yaseen Hatif, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
ADEEL MANZOOR
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| Respondents |
The STATE and others
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 1387,
2023 SCMR 967
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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),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
498,
380,
452,
185(3)
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