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| 2025 SLG 4962 2025 SLD 4962 = 2025 SHC 2584 |
Criminal Bail Application No. 624 of 2025
MUHAMMAD HASAN (AKBER), J.
Date of hearing : 18.08.2025 Date of Reasons : 23.09.2025 Applicant : In person Complainant : Through Raja M. Khalil-uz-Zaman, Advocate The State : Through Ms. Rubina Qadir, D.P.G.
Ali Shah S/o Ashraf Masih V/S The State Sindh High Court, Karachi
Law: Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),1860
Section: 489-F
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
Section: 497,498
Summary:
The applicant sought pre-arrest bail in a case registered under Section 489-F PPC for issuing dishonored cheques totaling Rs. 31,50,000 in a vehicle sale transaction. The FIR was filed after a delay of over three years. The applicant denied the charges, claiming false implication and highlighting the civil nature of the dispute. Considering the delayed FIR, lack of supporting documents, no previous criminal record, and the offence not falling under the prohibitory clause of Section 497 Cr.P.C, the court granted pre-arrest bail, emphasizing that bail is generally the rule and jail the exception in such cases.
Sections/Laws Used:
489-F PPC – Dishonour of cheques with dishonest intent