' Petitioner Muhammad Zulfiqar through the instant petitioner has sought for post-arrest bail in case F.I.R. No.69 dated 11-2-2004 under section 489-F, P.P.C. Registered with Police Station Kotwali, District Jhang.
2. Briefly the prosecution case as per F.I.R. Is that Muhammad Zulfiqar (petitioner) on 30-6-2002 had issued cheque in the sum of Rs.10,00,000 to the complainant and the same was dishonoured.
3. After hearing the learned counsel of the parties and perusing the record, I find the cheque in question was allegedly issued on 30-6-2002. The said offence was inserted in the Pakistan Penal Code on 25-10-2002. The question that if the petitioner can be held liable for the same is open to serious consideration. His case, therefore, calls for further inquiry into his guilt. The same, therefore, is covered under subsection (2) of section 497, Cr.P.C.
4. He is stated to be behind the bars since 11-3-2004 and previous lc non-convict.
5. The alleged offence also does fall within the prohibitory clause of section 497(1), Cr.P.C.
6. In these circumstances, I accept this petition and the petitioner is admitted to bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs.1,00,000 (Rupees one lac) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Ilaqa/Duty Magistrate. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.