| Case ID |
f98a7a7b-beb0-49d5-bd2f-0548b963533c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 543 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 07, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 07, 2020 |
| Decision |
The petition for leave to appeal was dismissed, and leave was refused. The court found that the High Court rightfully denied bail to the accused persons due to the substantial evidence supporting the claims of the witnesses. The medical evidence corroborated the violence endured by the victims, and the circumstances surrounding the case indicated no grounds for further investigation into the guilt of the accused. The court upheld the High Court's discretion in refusing bail, concluding that the decision was within judicial bounds. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal petition concerning the refusal of bail under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Penal Code, specifically sections 497 and 324. The Supreme Court of Pakistan heard the case involving significant allegations of violent assault, linked to an ongoing land dispute. The petitioners were denied bail based on compelling evidence from multiple witnesses and corroborating medical reports. The ruling emphasized the judicial discretion exercised by the High Court in its decision-making process, reflecting the seriousness of the charges against the accused. The complexities of criminal law and the importance of protecting the integrity of judicial proceedings were highlighted throughout the case, making it a significant reference point in the legal landscape of Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MAZHAR ALAM KHAN MIANKHEL,
JUSTICE QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED,
JUSTICE HABIB ULLAH JAN
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| Lawyers |
Adil Aziz Qazi,
Sher Afzal Khan,
Fakhruddin Shah,
Anis M. Shahzad
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| Petitioners |
Habib Ullah Jan,
Asif Ullah Khan
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| Respondents |
THE STATE THROUGH A.G. KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 2511,
2020 SCMR 1278
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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)
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| Sections |
497,
324
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