AMJAD ALI Versus THE STATE

ORDER

1. Petitioner Amjad Ali has moved this petition for bail after arrest under Section 497/498, Cr.P.C in a case registered against him under Section 3/4 enforcement of Hadd Ordinance,1979 read awith Section 489‑C of P.P.C. at Police Station Naulakha, Lahore, vide F.I.R.No. 575/87, dated 25‑11‑1987.

2. The learned counsel has contended that there is no evidence whatsoever to connect the petitioner with the commission of the crime. Learned counsel placed on record certified copies of the statements of the recovery witnesses to contend that the recovery witnesses have not supported the case of the; prosecution. The learned counsel for the State has submitted that the petitioner is named as an accused person in the F.I.R. and that the trial has almost concluded. He submitted that only the statement of the Investigating Officer has to be recorded. He has opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner.

3. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and have perused the record. The principal contention of the learned counsel is that the evidence available on record does not support the case of the prosecution. This being so the petitioner is entitled to be released on bail. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the petitioner is admitted to bail in the sum of Rs.2,00,000 (Rupees two lacs) with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court. The learned trial Court is directed to conclude the case of the petitioner on 6‑4‑1988 and that in any case he will dispose of the case on or before 16‑4‑1988 and compliance report thereof shall be submitted by him to this Court through the Registrar.

4. S.G.D./A‑356/L. Bail allowed.