| Citation(s) |
|---|
| 2025 SLG 4061 2025 SLD 4061 = 2025 SCP 315 = 2026 SCMR 1286 |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Criminal Petition No.585 of 2025 (On appeal against the Order dated 23.04.2025 passed by the Lahore High Court, Lahore in Crl. Misc. No.14086-B of 2025)
MR. JUSTICE SYED HASAN AZHAR RIZVI MR. JUSTICE MALIK SHAHZAD AHMAD KHAN
Criminal Petition No.585 of 2025 (On appeal against the Order dated 23.04.2025 passed by the Lahore High Court, Lahore in Crl. Misc. No.14086-B of 2025)
MR. JUSTICE SYED HASAN AZHAR RIZVI MR. JUSTICE MALIK SHAHZAD AHMAD KHAN
Muhammad Irshad & another �Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
The State
Law: Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Section: 324,337A(i),337A(ii),337A(iii),337F(ii),148,149
Summary
The petition filed by Muhammad Irshad and Ali Raza against the Lahore High Court order denying pre-arrest bail was partly allowed. Muhammad Irshad was found not to have caused injury and Ali Raza�s injury fell under a bailable offence category, entitling both to pre-arrest bail subject to bail bonds.
Core Points
- Petition challenged order denying pre-arrest bail in FIR No.160/2025 with offences under Sections 324, 337A(iii), 337A(ii), 337F(ii), 148, 149 PPC.
- Muhammad Irshad alleged to have caused injury by inflicting a wooden �bala� but investigation showed he was only present and did not cause injury.
- Ali Raza alleged to cause a head injury with a hatchet; medico-legal report showed skin-deep injury attracting section 337A(i) PPC, a bailable offence, not 337A(ii).
- 20/21 accused overall; chance of malafide implication by complainant noted.
- Petition converted into appeal; pre-arrest bail confirmed for Muhammad Irshad and Ali Raza on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- with surety.
Law and Section Table
| Law | Section | Citation/Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Penal Code | 324 | Offence of voluntarily causing hurt with weapon or injury |
| Pakistan Penal Code | 337A(i) | Hurt causing skin deep injury (bailable offence) |
| Pakistan Penal Code | 337A(ii) | Hurt causing exposure of bone (non-bailable offence) |
| Pakistan Penal Code | 337A(iii) | Hurt causing severe injury |
| Pakistan Penal Code | 337F(ii) | Hurt causing facial disfigurement |
| Pakistan Penal Code | 148 | Rioting |
| Pakistan Penal Code | 149 | Every member of unlawful assembly responsible |
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