Petitioner is seeking bail in a case registered, vide F.I.R. No. 209/88, dated 26-7-1988, under section 3/4 of the Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979 read with section 14 of the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 at Police Station Qutabpur, Multan alleging recovery of 25 grams of heroin from her person; by contending femininity, confinement in jail for the last six months and that it is a case of further inquiry.
2. Learned counsel for the State contested the bail petition by submitting that challan is pending in Court since 28-8-1988, and trial of the case has been hampered at petitioner's instance viz. Six prosecution witnesses were present on 28-3-1989, while 4 were present on 12-4-1989, but could not be examined on petitioner's count; which fact has remained uncontroverted. Consequently, on this short ground alone, I am not inclined to grant concession of bail to the petitioner; rather I am of the view that interest of justice would be better served if trial of the case, which is reportedly pending in the Court of Mr. Ahmad Nawaz Khan, learned Additional Sessions Judge, Multan is concluded expeditiously.
Accordingly the trial Court is directed to finalize the case before 31-5--1989, compliance report whereof should be sent to the Registrar of this Court.
M.Y.H./R-149/L 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.