| Case ID |
3ac03e95-19d9-421e-ad10-5011dc0ab483 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Application No. 580 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 10, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 10, 2017 |
| Decision |
The bail application was dismissed due to the substantial evidence against the applicants involved in a serious narcotics case. The court noted the recovery of a large quantity of heroin, the previous conviction of one accused, and the lack of credible evidence to support claims of false implication. The trial court was directed to expedite proceedings, highlighting the urgency given the serious nature of the allegations and the implications for national reputation. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Bail Application No. 580 of 2017, the Sindh High Court addressed serious allegations involving narcotics trafficking under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining legal integrity and national reputation while dealing with narcotics-related offenses. The applicants, Sardar Muhammad Azad Khan and Tariq Hussain, sought bail after being implicated in a case involving a significant quantity of heroin. Their previous legal history and the evidence presented led the court to dismiss the bail request, emphasizing the necessity of a thorough and expedited trial process. This case underscores the ongoing challenges in combating drug-related crimes and the judicial system's role in addressing such issues effectively. Key legal principles from the Criminal Procedure Code and the Control of Narcotics Substances Act were applied, reinforcing the severity of drug offenses and the legal standards required for bail decisions. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AFTAB AHMED GORAR
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Riaz Abbasi,
Habib Ahmed
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| Petitioners |
Tariq Hussain,
Sardar Muhammad Azad Khan
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 942,
2018 YLR 417
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| Other Citations |
Qadir Bakhsh and 5 others v. The State (2006 PCr.LJ 1251),
Imtaiaz Ahmed v. The State (2017 SCMR 1194),
Jamsheed Ali v. The State (2012 PCr.LJ 1022),
Muhammad Usman v. The State (2017 PCr.LJ 558),
Adman Prince v. The State (PLD 2017 SC 147),
Dr. Asim Hussain and others v. The State (2017 PCr.LJ 631),
Abdul Razak Zangejo v. The State (PLD 2012 Sindh 218),
Ziauddin v. The State (PLD 2012 Sindh 147),
Mian Manzoor Ahmed Watto v. The State (2000 SCMR 107),
Muhammad Saeed Mehdi v. The State and 2 others (2002 SCMR 282),
Naimat Khan v. The State (2013 PCr.LJ 1162),
Khamiso Jatoi v. The State (2014 SLJ 304),
Muhammad Ejaz alias Juggi v. The State (2008 PCr.LJ 1162),
Noshad v. The State (2012 PCr.LJ 1901),
Muhammad Hanif v. The State (SBLR 2016 Sindh 29),
Qamar Hussain v. The State (2011 YLR 2327),
Muhammad Mansib v. The State (2016 SLJ 349),
Nazeer Ahmed v. The State (PLD 2009 Karachi 191),
Ateeb ur Rehman alias Atti Mochi v. The State and others (2016 SCMR 1424)
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
497,
6,
7,
8,
9,
14,
15
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