PAPER EXCHANGE, KARACHI Versus PADIRIA BOARD MILLS LTD.

ORDER

Muhammad Aslam petitioner is charged for an offence under Articles 3/4 of the Prohibition (EOH) Order, 1979 on the allegation that on 28‑5‑1988 he was found selling heroin and from his personal search 35 grams of heroin was recovered.

2. It is contended that the case is based on false allegations and that though the alleged recovery had been effected from a busy public thoroughfare but no witness from the public was made to attest the recovery or to join the raiding party. It is further stated that his person is no loner required because the challan has been submitted in Court.

3. From the perusal of the F.I.R. it does not appear that any public witness was joined either m the raid or recovery. The petitioner is said to be not a previous convict. Accordingly, I admit him to bail in the sum of Rs.10,000 with two sureties in the like amount to the satisfaction of trial Court or Duty Magistrate.

Record be sent back to the trial Court.

S.A./M‑1005/L Bail granted.