' Muhammad Akram son of Muhammad Amin petitioner seeks post arrest bail in cross-version of case FIR No, 09/2013 dated 03.01.2013 u/S. 337-A(i)(ii)(iii)/337-F(i),(v)(vi)/ 337-L(2)/148/149, PPC registered at P.S. City Lodhran.
2. Precise allegation against the petitioner as unfolded in the cross-version is that he inflicted 'Sarya' blows on the person of Abid which landed on his head and chest.
3. Heard. Record perused.
4. It has been noticed that the petitioner in the present case was arrested on 13.03.2013 and since then he is continuously behind the bars without, any substantial progress in the trial. A report in this regard was sought for about the present status of the trial and the time required in conclusion of the same from the learned trial Court. According to the report submitted by the learned trial Court vide Diary No, 6481 dated 07.07.2014 the charge against the petitioner was to be framed on 17.07.2014 whereas in the main FIR case same is the position. Further perusal of the report of learned trial Court reveals that the learned trial Court has sought five (05) months time for the conclusion of the trial beside the fact that the charge has not been framed. Even otherwise prior to the date of framing of the charge, the petitioner has earned the ground of statutory delay in disposal of the case.
5. In view of the above without commenting upon the merits of the case the instant petition is accepted on the ground of statutory delay and the petitioner Muhammad Akram is admitted to post arrest bail subject to his furnishing bail bond in the sum of Rs, 100,000/- (one labs rupees) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court.
Bail accepted.