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2016 SCMR 1447

DOLAT KHAN vs The STATE and others

Citation2016 SCMR 1447
CourtSupreme Court of Pakistan
Case No.Criminal Petition No, 453-L of 2016
Date2016-05-25
Judge(s)Gulzar Ahmed, Manzoor Ahmad Malik
ResultBail refused

ORDER

' MANZOOR AHMAD MALIK, J.---Petitioner seeks bail after arrest in case FIR No, 19 of 2015, dated 31.08.2015, offence under section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, registered at P.S. ANF, District Mianwali.

2. After hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned ASC appearing on behalf of the ANF and perusing the available record with their assistance, it has been noted by us that petitioner was apprehended along with his co-accused while carrying 2400 grams of Charas and 1200 grams of opium. The petitioner was apprehended at the spot by the raiding party and as per the FIR he himself handed over two Nos. Packets containing Charas and opium to the complainant (SI).

Learned counsel for the petitioner has not been able to refer to anything from the record which could suggest that the complainant or any other member of the raiding party had any animus against the petitioner. The case of the petitioner falls within the prohibitory clause of section 497 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. In this view of the matter coupled with the fact that huge quantity of narcotics has been recovered from his possession, petitioner is not entitled for the concession of bail.

3. For the foregoing reasons, this petition having no merit is accordingly dismissed and leave to appeal is refused. 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.

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