| Case ID |
e00b082c-30cf-40ff-8878-dc8e9162f647 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 667-B of 2023 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| Decision |
The bail application of petitioner Zeeshan was accepted by the court on the grounds that he is a juvenile, being only 16 years old at the time of the alleged offense. The court noted that despite the significant quantity of narcotics recovered, the procedural lapses in the investigation, such as the absence of videography and delays in sending evidence for forensic analysis, warranted granting bail. The petitioner was ordered to furnish bail bonds of Rs. 2,00,000 with reliable sureties. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a bail application filed by Zeeshan, a minor accused of narcotic possession under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Control of Narcotic Substances Act. The court highlighted the importance of juvenile rights, emphasizing that Zeeshan, being 16 years old, deserved bail despite the serious charges. The ruling underscored procedural integrity in criminal cases, pointing out the lack of timely evidence handling and the necessity of following legal protocols. Keywords such as 'juvenile justice', 'bail application', 'narcotics', and 'court decision' are critical to understanding this case's implications on juvenile rights and legal processes. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court, Bannu Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Fazal Subhan, J
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| Lawyers |
Bashir Ahmad Khattak for the Applicant,
Hafiz Muhammad Hanif A.A.G. for the State
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| Petitioners |
ZEESHAN
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| Respondents |
The STATE and another
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 5048,
2024 YLR 2391
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000
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| Sections |
497,
6(1)
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