| Case ID |
3a9b08e6-25ab-42ab-8446-2446e24f74d5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 86078-B of 2023 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 08, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 08, 2024 |
| Decision |
The petitioner, Vikki Masih, sought post-arrest bail after being charged with possession of 1460 grams of charas under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. The Lahore High Court granted bail, determining that the case warranted further inquiry and that the petitioner's criminal history should not impede bail if the case was otherwise suitable for it. The court noted that the investigation was complete and further incarceration would not benefit the prosecution. The court referred to prior judgments to support its decision, emphasizing the importance of considering lesser sentences at the bail stage. |
| Summary |
This case involves Vikki Masih's application for post-arrest bail following his arrest for allegedly possessing 1460 grams of charas. The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, highlighting the significance of the trial court's role in determining culpability after the prosecution's evidence is presented. The decision reinforced that a petitioner's criminal history does not automatically disqualify them from bail if the circumstances warrant it. The court emphasized that the investigation had concluded and that the prosecution's case did not necessitate the petitioner's continued detention. This ruling aligns with established precedents where courts consider the nature of the offense and the potential for a fair trial in bail decisions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Anwaarul Haq Pannun, J
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| Lawyers |
Syed Afzal Shah Bokhari
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| Petitioners |
VIKKI MASIH
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 4443,
2024 PLJ 179
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| Other Citations |
2012 SCMR 573,
2020 PCr.LJ 657
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
497,
9(1)3(c)
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