| Case ID |
f67d9172-1c0a-48a9-9608-a63cdc80098e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous 3912/B of 2009 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 14, 2009 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court confirmed the ad interim pre-arrest bail granted to Muhammad Tufail, emphasizing the need for further inquiry into the allegations of abduction and rape. The court noted that the alleged abductee had voluntarily married another individual, which raised doubts about the credibility of the complainant's claims. The court highlighted the importance of the alleged abductee's statements before the Sessions Court and the Magistrate, which indicated that she was not abducted but had instead eloped. The decision underscored the principles of justice and the necessity for thorough investigation in cases involving allegations of serious crimes. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Miscellaneous 3912/B of 2009, the Lahore High Court addressed serious allegations of abduction and rape involving Muhammad Tufail. The court's decision to grant pre-arrest bail was based on the evidence suggesting that the complainant's daughter had eloped and married another man, thereby questioning the motives behind the allegations. The court emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation to determine the truth behind the claims, highlighting the legal principles of justice and the rights of the accused. This case illustrates the complexities involved in criminal law, particularly in matters of personal relationships and consent, and serves as a precedent for future cases involving similar allegations. Keywords such as 'abduction', 'pre-arrest bail', 'criminal procedure', and 'Pakistan Penal Code' are vital for understanding the legal context of this ruling. The court's approach to balancing the rights of the accused with the seriousness of the allegations reflects a critical aspect of the judicial process in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
CH. IFTIKHAR HUSSAIN
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| Lawyers |
Mahr Haq Nawaz Humanyoon Jatyal,
Ishfaq Ahmad Malik, Dy. P.G. No.1
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD TUFAIL
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| Respondents |
THE STATE AND ANOTHER
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 1549,
2010 YLR 573
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
22(A),
164,
497(1)(2),
498,
365B,
376
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