Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section: 498

Law: Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),1860

Section: 408

Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 (V of 1898)-- ----S. 498--Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860), S. 408--Bail before arrest, dismissal of--Allegation of--Misappropriated an amount of Rs. 8,00,000/---Nominated in FIR--Recovery of mis-appropriated amount is yet to be effected from petitioner--Pre-arrest bail is an extra ordinary relief, which is meant only for innocent persons and not accused who thwarted trust of his employer and indulged in financial corruption--At present, no malafide or ulterior motive on part of complainant to falsely implicate petitioner in this case could be brought on record, therefore, he is not entitled to relief claimed for--Petition was dismissed. [Para 4] A Rana Inzmam-ul-Hassan, Advocate with Petitioner. Mr. Bilal Farooq, Advocate for Complainant. Ms. Asmat Perveen, DPP for State. Date of hearing: 23.4.2026. Order Through this petition under Section 498, Cr.P.C. petitioner Nasir Abbas, has sought premium of bail before arrest in case FIR No. 1628/25 dated 12.07.2025, in respect of an offence under Section 408, PPC, registered at Police Station, Iqbal Town, District Lahore. 2. The allegation against the petitioner is that he being General Manager of complainant's company, misappropriated an amount of more than Rs. 8,00,000/-, whereas, the audit is still underway. Hence, this case was registered. 3. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Law Officer appearing on behalf of the State assisted by learned counsel for the complainant and gone through…