A case under section 16/7/79 of Islamic Laws stands registered against the petitioner and some others with Police Station Sharqpur, District Sheikhupura, vide F.I.R. Dated 10-4-1988. The allegation against the petitioner is that he alongwith his co-accused, abducted Mst. Sarraya, wife of the first informant, about four months before the registration of the case. The only allegation against the petitioner was that he was seen alongwith his co-accused going with the alleged abductee.
2. It is contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that no explanation with regard to the delay of four months has been given by the first informant. Submits that there are only two eye-witnesses who saw the petitioner in the company of the alleged abductee and out of them one has died, the other has sworn an affidavit exonerating the petitioner. Relies upon 1980 SCMR 920. The contentions have been opposed by learned counsel for the State.
3.I have heard the learned counsel and perused the record. There is no explanation available on the record for the delay in the registration of the case. The only allegation against the petitioner is that he was seen going with the alleged abductee. Out of the two witnesses one has died and the other has sworn A an affidavit exonerating the petitioner, therefore, his case becomes of further inquiry. Therefore, the petitioner is allowed bail in the sure of Rs.30,000 with two sureties, each in the like amount, to the satisfaction of Assistant Commissioner/Duty Magistrate concerned. 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.