| Case ID |
67a9139b-d855-46d9-80df-d029d8897014 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Application, No.1213 of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 01, 2001 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 01, 2001 |
| Decision |
The application for bail was allowed based on the analysis of the evidence presented. The case against the applicant was deemed to require further inquiry as there were no direct ocular witnesses linking the applicant to the alleged crime. The FIR was filed 10 days after the incident, and the applicant's name was not mentioned in the initial police diary. Furthermore, the medical evidence suggested that the injury was not severe enough to warrant the charges made. Therefore, the court decided that the applicant was entitled to bail upon furnishing the required surety. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Naseem vs. The State, the Sindh High Court addressed a bail application concerning an alleged offense under sections 324/34 of the Penal Code. The incident occurred on July 18, 2001, and the FIR was filed on July 28, 2001, raising concerns over the delay and the absence of corroborative eyewitness testimony. The court emphasized the necessity of further inquiry into the applicant's involvement, noting the lack of direct evidence linking him to the crime. The decision highlighted the importance of timely and accurate reporting in criminal cases and the implications of delayed FIRs on the prosecution's case. The ruling underscored the principle that in cases with conflicting evidence, the benefit of the doubt should be granted to the accused, thereby allowing bail. The court's decision is significant for legal practitioners and advocates in understanding the nuances of bail applications in criminal law. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
WAHID BUX BROHI, J
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| Lawyers |
Abdul Majeed,
Zahid Khan,
Sharafat Ali Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD NASEEM
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 924,
2002 PCRLJ 438
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
497,
5, 324/34
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