' ASLAM Rua HUSSAIN, J.-Amir Ali, Mokha and Mohabat petitioners are accused alongwith some others inter alia, under section 302, P. P. C. For the murder of Jamat Ali. They applied for bail before the High Court and urged inter alia, that the A. S. P. Who had investigated the case had found that the 3 petitioners were not present at the scene of the occurrence. Their co-accused were granted bail but their application was refused by the High Court.
' Feeling aggrieved they filed the present petition for leave to appeal.
2. We issued notice to the State. Mr. Tanvir Ahmad Khan, A. A.-G. Appearing for the State urged before us that the A. S. P. Who investigated the case had found, after examining a large number of witnesses in the village, that the three petitioners were not present at the spot. He read out the relevant portions of the A. S. P's. Report to us.
3. We, therefore, convert this petition into appeal and proceed to dispose it of as such.
4. We feel that in this case the view expressed by the A. S. P., that the petitioners were not present at the spot, is based on sufficient material. As such we are of the view that in this case the benefit of doubt arising from the A. S. P's. Report must go to the petitioners even at the bail stage. They are, therefore, granted bail in the sum of Rs, 30,000 each with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of Assistant Commissioner, Jaranwala. 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.