| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 5844-B of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 09, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court confirmed the ad interim bail granted to the petitioner, Muhammad Amir, in a case involving allegations of forgery and corruption. The court noted significant delays in the reporting of the case, with a span of 2-3 years without explanation. The petitioner was deemed a bona fide purchaser of the disputed property, having acted in good faith. The court observed that there were no allegations of direct involvement in the forgery against the petitioner. The decision emphasized the principle of consistency regarding bail granted to co-accused parties. The final decision was to confirm the bail, allowing the petitioner to remain free pending further legal proceedings. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the granting of pre-arrest bail to Muhammad Amir by the Lahore High Court. The allegations include serious offenses such as cheating, forgery, and corruption under various laws, including the Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The petitioner contended that he was a bona fide purchaser of a plot and had no involvement in the alleged forgery of documents. The court highlighted the delay in reporting the matter and the lack of evidence implicating the petitioner in the alleged crimes. The court's decision to confirm bail was based on the principles of justice and the absence of direct allegations against the petitioner. This case underscores the importance of timely reporting in criminal matters and the protections afforded to innocent parties in property disputes. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Muhammad Ihsan Qaiser,
Muhammad Hashim,
Hafiz Abu Bakar,
Abu Bakar co-accused,
Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Estate and Land Management, Multan Development Authority
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| Judges |
MAHMOOD AHMAD BHATTI, J
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Sarfraz Ahmad Zia,
Shaukat Ali Ghauri,
M. Saleem A.S.-I.
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AMIR
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| Respondents |
The STATE and another
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 2127,
2015 YLR 1582
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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),
Prevention of Corruption Act (II of 1947)
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| Sections |
498,
420,
467,
468,
471,
5(2)
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