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Case ID 3d45373e-f10b-43e6-8b3f-c451ac13245b
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Case Number Crl. Misc. No. 2133-B of 2009
Decision Date Jun 19, 2009
Hearing Date Jun 19, 2009
Decision The Lahore High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the petitioners, Ghulam Yasin and Munir Ahmad, in connection with FIR No. 278/2009, which involved serious accusations under sections 452, 379, 148, and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court noted the possibility of false implication due to existing enmity between the parties, confirming the ad-interim pre-arrest bail previously granted. The petition was allowed, emphasizing the need for fairness in the legal process and ensuring that the rights of the accused were protected against potential misuse of the law. The decision reflects the court's commitment to uphold justice and prevent wrongful detention based on unsubstantiated claims.
Summary In the case of Crl. Misc. No. 2133-B of 2009, the Lahore High Court addressed the matter of pre-arrest bail for petitioners Ghulam Yasin and Munir Ahmad, accused in FIR No. 278/2009 under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. The allegations raised against them were deemed of a general nature, with the court acknowledging the potential for their false implication due to pre-existing enmity with the complainant. The court's decision to confirm the ad-interim pre-arrest bail was based on the thorough evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the case, including the petitioners' claims of innocence and the involvement of the local police in the investigation. This ruling underscores the importance of due process and the protection of individual rights within the legal framework. The court's careful consideration of the facts and circumstances demonstrates a commitment to justice and fairness in the legal system, ensuring that individuals are not unjustly accused based on personal vendettas. This case serves as a pivotal reference point in discussions surrounding pre-arrest bail and the implications of criminal accusations in Pakistan's legal landscape.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges PERVAIZ INAYAT MALIK
Lawyers Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Chaudhry
Petitioners Munir Ahmad, Ghulam Yasin
Respondents STATE
Citations 2010 SLD 999, 2010 PLJ 881
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Sections 498, 452, 379, 148, 149