The petitioner/Muhammad Ramzan seeks his post arrest bail in case F.I.R. No. 443/2011, dated 2.6.2011 registered under Section 9(c) of Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 with police station Raza Abad, District Faisalabad for having the possession of 1020 grams heroin.
2. Heard.
3. The petitioner is in judicial lock-up for the last more than five months who is not required for any further investigation, It is to be established in the evidence whether any narcotic was recovered from the possession of the petitioner. The prosecution could not collect any evidence, showing that the petitioner was selling narcotic, although it has been alleged in the F.I.R. Moreover, as held by the apex Court in a reported case PLD 1995 SC 34 that basic rule is bail and not jail. The offence charged against the petitioner does not fall within the prohibitory clause of Section 51(1) of Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. In the circumstances, the petitioner is released on bail on furnishing the bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the 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.