| Case ID |
5c7fb4ea-5b4e-4788-95a3-0337a44fdd8b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. P. No. 345 of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 20, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal for post-arrest bail for the petitioner who was adjudged a juvenile and had been detained for more than six months without trial completion. The Court found that the delay in the trial was not attributable to the petitioner. The High Court's denial of bail was overturned, emphasizing the necessity of timely judicial proceedings for juveniles under the Juvenile Justice System Act. The petitioner was ordered to be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs. 500,000 with two sureties. |
| Summary |
In the case of Crl. P. No. 345 of 2022, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of post-arrest bail for a juvenile accused of a heinous crime, specifically under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The case highlighted the importance of the Juvenile Justice System Act, which mandates special consideration for juveniles in legal proceedings. The Court found that the petitioner had been detained for a continuous period exceeding six months without a trial, and the delays were not due to any fault of the petitioner. This ruling reinforces the rights of juveniles within the criminal justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment. The decision is significant in establishing precedents for future cases involving juveniles and their right to a fair trial. The keywords trending in this context include juvenile justice, post-arrest bail, heinous offences, and the importance of timely judicial processes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH,
AMIN-UD-DIN KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Raja Rizwan Abbasi, ASC,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah, AOR,
Agha Muhammad Ali, ASC
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| Petitioners |
KHAWAR KAYANI
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| Respondents |
STATE etc.
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 1825,
2022 PLJ 233
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2022 SC 112,
2022 SCMR 1,
PLD 2020 SC 356
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018
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| Sections |
497,
302/34,
6(5)
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