Law: Pakistan Penal Code, 1860

Section: 489-F

Law: Criminal Procedure Code, 1898

Section: 497

PLJ 2026 Cr.C. (Note) 79 [Lahore High Court, Lahore] Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 (V of 1898)-- ----S. 497--Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860), S. 489-F--Bail after arrest, grant of--Allegation of--Dishonoured of cheque due to insufficient funds--The offence under Section 489-F, P.P.C. entails maximum punishment up to three (03) years and does not attract prohibitory clause of Section 497, Cr.P.C--Regarding offences which do not attract prohibitory clause of Section 497, Cr.P.C. grant of bail is a rule, whereas, refusal is an exception--The petitioner is behind bars and he cannot be kept confined for an unlimited period--Petitioner’s case comes within ambit of further inquiry, entitling him to concession of post arrest bail.     [Para 3] A Order Muhammad Afzal Naseem (petitioner) seeks post arrest bail in case FIR No. 1422 dated 20.09.2024, under Section 489-F, P.P.C. registered at Police Station A-Division, District Kasur. 2.       Arguments heard. Record perused. 3.       Perusal of the record reveals that petitioner is nominated in the FIR with the allegation of having issued a cheque No. 104947587 valuing Rs. 21,00,000/- in favour of Abid Hussain Baitu (complainant) to discharge his financial obligation, which upon presentation before the bank was dishonored due insufficient funds. The offence under Section 489-F, P.P.C. entails maximum punishment up to three (03)…