| Case ID |
e1135978-50e7-451a-a5b2-a91f01305255 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 15132/B/2015 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 07, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 07, 2015 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court granted post-arrest bail to Qaiser Ali Khan, the petitioner, in a case involving the dishonor of three cheques issued as repayment of a loan. The court found that there had been no significant progress in the trial proceedings since the petitioner was re-arrested. It was emphasized that the petitioner had previously complied with court processes and had no prior criminal record. The court ruled that the registration of the criminal case should not be a means for recovery of the loan amount, as there are separate remedies provided under civil law. The petitioner was allowed bail upon furnishing bonds, reflecting the court's view that further incarceration was not warranted. |
| Summary |
In the case of Qaiser Ali Khan vs. State, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of post-arrest bail under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Pakistan Penal Code. The court analyzed the circumstances surrounding the dishonor of cheques issued for loan repayment and found that the petitioner, Qaiser Ali Khan, had previously been compliant with court orders and had not been involved in any prior criminal activities. The court highlighted the absence of substantial progress in the trial, indicating that the prosecution had failed to present evidence, which further justified the granting of bail. The ruling emphasized the importance of not using criminal proceedings as a means of debt recovery, which is distinctly addressed in civil law. This decision underscores the court's commitment to ensuring that individuals are not unjustly detained, particularly when they have demonstrated good conduct and compliance with legal processes. The case serves as a significant reference point in discussions about bail rights and the separation of criminal and civil remedies in financial disputes. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SYED SHAHBAZ ALI RIZVI, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Sajid Hussain Bhatti,
Mr. Usman Riaz Chaudhry
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| Petitioners |
QAISER ALI KHAN
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| Respondents |
another,
STATE
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 1609,
2016 PLJ 397
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code, 1898,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
497,
489-F
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