| Case ID |
5cb85543-ce1f-4a82-80b0-43030864d610 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 624 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 07, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 07, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court allowed the petitioner's request for bail in the case concerning unlicensed possession of arms and ammunition. The Court observed that the investigation report had not been submitted despite the petitioner being in custody for over two months. The Court noted that the offense attracted a maximum punishment of seven years, and the prohibitory clause under section 497 of the Criminal Procedure Code was not applicable in this instance. The petition was converted into an appeal and allowed, permitting the petitioner to be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of one hundred thousand rupees with one surety. The Court also addressed the systemic delays in the submission of investigation reports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling for a meeting among key officials to resolve these issues, emphasizing the need for timely justice and adherence to legal procedures. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the bail petition of GUL REHMAN, who was arrested for carrying unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed significant delays in the submission of investigation reports in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, highlighting that such delays undermine the rule of law and affect the judicial process. The Court's decision emphasized the importance of timely investigations and the implications of prolonged custody without trial. The ruling aimed to not only provide relief to the petitioner but also to prompt systemic reforms in the handling of criminal cases, ensuring that justice is served efficiently and effectively. The Court's directive for a meeting among law enforcement and prosecution officials is a crucial step towards addressing the endemic issues of delayed justice, which have been a persistent concern in the region. The case illustrates the balance between individual rights and the responsibilities of the State in upholding the law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
QAZI FAEZ ISA,
SYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Malik Nasrum Minallah,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah,
Shumail Aziz
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| Petitioners |
GUL REHMAN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE THROUGH AG, KP, PESHAWAR
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2354,
2021 PLD 795
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Arms Act, (XXIII of 2013)
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| Sections |
497(2),
173,
173(1),
17
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