The petitioner and co-accused Mst. Razia are accused for the commission of offences under sections 317 and 328, P.P.C. Read with section 10 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood)
Ordinance. The aforesaid offence came to light when allegedly Mst. Razia gave birth to a child, and subsequently she wanted to do away with him after the child had died. Thus, the instant case was registered against both the petitioner and Mst. Razia.
2. The plea raised in support of this petition for bail is that the petitioner and the co-accused Mst.
Razia are lawfully husband and wife.
3. During the investigation, the Secretary, Union Council stated that the Nikah had not been registered, while Nikah Khawan stated that the Nikah was performed. However, one of the witnesses denied the factum of Nikah. In these circumstances, Mst. Razia the co-accused was admitted to bail by this Court. The petitioner is behind the bars for the last five months, Thus, following the principle of consistency, I am inclined to admit the petitioner to bail subject to his furnishing bail bond in the sum of Rs.50,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of Assistant Commissioner Okara.
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