| Case ID |
d527fae5-5e63-4de8-9cad-18b72a854f94 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No.369-L of |
| Decision Date |
May 22, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the criminal petition for leave to appeal filed by Mehrban Ali against the order dated 9-5-2002 of the Lahore High Court, which had canceled the bail previously granted to him by the Sessions Court. The court found that serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and extortion were levied against the petitioner, which were substantiated by the evidence presented. The complainant was allegedly deprived of immovable property worth lacs of rupees due to the alleged forgery and fake documents prepared by the petitioner. The court noted that the power of attorney executed in favor of the petitioner had been withdrawn for obvious reasons, further establishing a prima facie case against him. Consequently, the court refused the leave to appeal and declined bail, stating that the petitioner could reapply for bail after the statement of the complainant was recorded. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mehrban Ali vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed serious allegations against the petitioner, including fraud and forgery. The court evaluated the merits of the case and the evidence presented, ultimately finding sufficient grounds to uphold the Lahore High Court's decision to cancel the petitioner's bail. The court emphasized the significance of the allegations, noting the substantial financial loss incurred by the complainant due to the alleged actions of the petitioner. This case highlights the legal principles surrounding bail in serious criminal matters and the scrutiny applied by the courts in such cases. Keywords: bail, fraud, forgery, Supreme Court of Pakistan, criminal law, legal principles, Lahore High Court. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JAVED IQBAL,
TANVIR AHMAD KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Rafiq Javed Butt,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab
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| Petitioners |
MEHRBAN ALI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 860,
2004 SCMR 229
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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),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
497,
420,
467,
468,
471,
185(3)
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