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Criminal Bail Application No.1833 of 2025
Jan Ali Junejo, J.
Applicant : Syed Asim Raza Zaidi through Mr. Ali Gohar Masroof, Advocate Complainant ; Mst. Sakina Khatoon through Mr. Asif Waheed Korejo, Advocate The State : Through Ms. Seema Zaidi, Additional Prosecutor General, Sindh Date of Hearing : 31.10.2025 Date of Decision : 04.11.2025
SYED ASIM RAZA ZAIDI S/O SYED SIBT-E-KAZIM ZIADI V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, Karachi
Law: Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),1860
Section: 302/34
Law: Criminal Procedure Code, 1898
Section: 497
Summary:
The applicant sought bail in a murder case (FIR No.24/2004) under Sections 302/34 PPC. The applicant was accused of actively participating in the murder of Muhammad Latif and fled the scene with the main accused. He remained absconding for approximately 21 years. The Court noted that the offence falls under the prohibitory clause of Section 497 Cr.P.C., carries the death penalty, and there was direct eyewitness evidence implicating him. The applicant’s prolonged absconsion and active involvement disentitled him from discretionary bail. The bail application was dismissed.
Sections Used:
Section 302/34 – Pakistan Penal Code (Murder and Joint Liability)