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Case ID e267c9f6-4cba-4d63-bb67-e65709d7a4b2
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Case Number Crl. Misc. No. 3227-B of 2006
Decision Date Nov 08, 2006
Hearing Date
Decision The Lahore High Court granted bail to the petitioners on the basis that the case required further inquiry. The court noted that the incident involved a large number of individuals, and the specific roles attributed to each accused were neither believable nor possible. The petitioners contended that the allegations were exaggerated and that injuries sustained by the accused were not adequately considered. The court found that the circumstances indicated a case of free fight, and since the petitioners had not caused any serious injuries, they were entitled to bail. The decision underscored the principle that if a case requires further inquiry, bail should be granted as a matter of right, regardless of the trial's progression.
Summary In the case of Crl. Misc. No. 3227-B of 2006, the Lahore High Court dealt with a complex situation involving a violent incident where 67 individuals were accused of various crimes, including murder and robbery. The petitioners sought bail, arguing that the case was based on false allegations and that the injuries claimed by the complainant were exaggerated. The court analyzed the nature of the incident, noting that it appeared to be a free fight stemming from an electoral dispute. Importantly, the court highlighted that several co-accused had already been granted bail, establishing a precedent for the petitioners. Ultimately, the court ruled that the petitioners were entitled to bail, emphasizing the need for further inquiry into the case. The decision reflects the importance of careful examination of evidence and the rights of the accused within the legal framework, as well as the potential for injustices in cases with numerous parties involved.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges HASNAT AHMAD KHAN, J.
Lawyers M/s. Mehmood Ashraf Khan, Mr. Pervaiz Aftab, Mr. Wali Muhammad Ali Zai, Sh. Imtiaz
Petitioners KALEEM ULLAH
Respondents STATE
Citations 2007 SLD 3091 = 2007 PLJ 502
Other Citations PLD 1989 SC 585, 2002 MLD 712, PLJ 2004 Cr. Cases 666, PLD 1989 Lah. 233
Laws Involved Criminal Procedure Code, 1898, Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Sections 497(2), 302, 454, 427, 324, 342, 354, 382, 148, 149, 109