Through this petition, the petitioner seeks post arrest bail in case FIR No, 154/2010 dated 23.06.2010 registered under Sections 392, 395, 411, 109, PPC at Police Station Old Kotwali District Multan.
2. For the offences with which petitioner has been connected, a period of one year has been provided under third proviso of Section 497 (a), Cr.P.C. within which if the trial is not concluded then the petitioner would be entitled to be released on bail. In the present case, the petitioner was arrested on 27.07.2010 and almost double the statutory period has gone but trial has not yet been concluded. No delay is attributed to the petitioner and this fact in frank manner, even has been conceded by the learned counsel for the complainant, according to whom only three adjournments during whole of this period were sought on behalf of the present petitioner. The petitioner has no previous criminal history and thus he cannot be classified as hardened and desperate criminal. The expiry of statutory period in such like cases, entitles the petitioner to be released on bail.
3. In view of what has been discussed above, this petition is allowed and petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs, 1,00,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court. 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.