Law: Pakistan Penal Code, 1860

Section: 386 ,324,395,435,427,337H(2)

Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section: 497

Summary

The court granted post-arrest bail to Abdul Sattar in Crime No. 07 of 2024, under various sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), after considering the delay in FIR registration, prior bail in a related case, lack of specific role attribution, and the principle of presumption of innocence. The bail was granted subject to furnishing a solvent surety and personal bond. The court emphasized that this decision is tentative and will not influence the trial court's final judgement.

Core Points

• Applicant Abdul Sattar sought post-arrest bail in a dacoity case (Crime No. 07 of 2024).
• Earlier bail plea was declined but now reconsidered.
• Delay in FIR registration without explanation was noted.
• Prior post-arrest bail was granted in a related FIR involving serious charges.
• The applicant’s role was limited to holding a repeater firearm; no specific direct involvement in crime identified.
• The prosecution argued habitual offending and serious nature of offenses.
• The court applied the presumption of innocence and previous bail granted.
• Bail granted with surety of Rs. 100,000 and personal bond.
• Trial court’s authority and case merit remain unaffected by this bail.

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