Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section: 497(2)

Law: Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),1860

Section: 376(iii)

Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 (V of 1898)-- ----S. 497(2)--Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860), S. 376(iii)--“Offence of sodomy”--Bail after arrest, grant of--Further inquiry--Allegation of--Convicted sodomy with minor victim--Medical legal examination--The medico legal examination certificate of said victim prima-facie, does not support said allegation as no signs of sexual assault on his person could be observed by Medical Officer--The fact mentioned supra calls for further inquiry into guilt of petitioner entitling him to grant of post arrest bail--Petitioner himself is a lad of just 13-years age--He is behind bars since his arrest--Conclusion of trial is not in sight--Petitioner incarcerated till indefinite period does not look justified--Petition is allowed.                                                                                         [Para 3] A Mr. Shahid Rafique Mayo, Advocate for Petitioner. Rana Usman Joyia, Advocate for Complainant. Mr. Muhammad Asad Tehrim Baig, Deputy Prosecutor General. Date of hearing: 11.6.2026. Order Through this petition, Adil alias Karondi petitioner seeks his release on post…