' This is an application for post arrest bail of Iftiktiar in a case registered against him and another at Police Station Saddar, Sialkot, on 20th of March, 1985, under section 12 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979.
2. The allegation is that on 17th of March, 1985, at about 4-00 p.m. The petitioner and his co- accused namely, Farooq Ahmad enticed away Rafaqat, aged about 8 years, to a wheat field and there the petitioner committed unnatural offence with him. The allegation against the co-accused is that he was holding Rafaqat at the time of the alleged occurrence.
3. The co-accused has been granted bail by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sialkot, vide his order, dated 9th of April, 1985 on the ground that he is only 10 years old and the only allegation against him is that he caught hold of the victim while the petitioner has been declined bail in view of the allegation that he committed the offence.
4. According to the Medical Officer, the petitioner is about 14 years of age. It is contented on his behalf by the learned counsel that in fact his age is only 12 years and he is a student of sixth class.
5. His bail is sought on the ground of his tender age. It is asserted that the case against the petitioner is false and motivated. It is also stated that many persons have appeared before the Investigating Officer to vouchsafe the innocence of the petitioner. This fact is admitted by the learned State counsel.
6. In view of the tender age of the petitioner, this application is accepted and the petitioner is admitted to bait in the sum of Rs,10,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Assistant Commissioner, Sialkot.