| Case ID |
e2eb5380-c295-4309-953a-425f0033f50c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 7963-B of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 11, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court granted bail to the petitioner, Rashid Masih, after finding that the investigation into the case was inadequate and lacked incriminating evidence to support the allegations of oil theft from a petroleum pipeline. The court noted that the prosecution's case was poorly constructed and that the petitioner had been in jail since September 26, 2012, without sufficient evidence against him. The order emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the conduct of the investigating officers involved in the case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 7963-B of 2013, the Lahore High Court addressed allegations against Rashid Masih concerning the theft of oil from a vital petroleum pipeline. The court found that the investigation was substandard, lacking the necessary depth and supporting evidence to substantiate the claims made against the petitioner. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, including potential risks to public safety and property, the court highlighted significant deficiencies in the prosecution's approach, leading to the decision to grant bail. The court called attention to the need for a competent investigation process, criticizing the existing police practices that undermine the integrity of the justice system. This case underscores the importance of thorough investigative procedures in criminal cases, particularly those involving serious charges that could have widespread implications. Keywords include bail, oil theft, criminal procedure, Lahore High Court, investigation quality, public safety, and prosecution deficiencies. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Pakistan,
Government of Abu Dhabi,
Pak Arab Refinery (PARCO)
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| Judges |
SHAHID HAMEED DAR, J
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| Lawyers |
Fahad Ahmad Siddiqui for Petitioner,
Mrs. Muqadass Tahira, Additional Prosecutor-General Punjab,
Hanif, S.-I. for the State,
Muhammad Hanif Khan for the Complainant
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| Petitioners |
RASHID MASIH
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 2227,
2014 PCRLJ 1468
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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),
Anti-Terrorist Act, 1997
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| Sections |
497,
462-B
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