' The petitioner Muhammad Sharif alongwith six others, including Mst. Hasina, is accused of offences under sections 10 and 16 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979.
Mst. Hasina was the wife of Muhammad Ashiq, complainant. The prosecution case, which was registered on 6-3-1989, is that she was taken away by the accused persons in February, 1988. Later, the complainant learnt that Mst. Hasina had obtained ex parte decree for dissolution of marriage on 30-10-1986 and had contracted marriage with the petitioner on 13-1-1987, that is during the period of Iddat. The complainant applied to have the ex parte decree set aside and on 20-7-1988, Mst. Hasina appeared before the Family Court and on her statement the decree was set aside. The petitioner's case on the other hand is that he and Mst. Hasina were married on 13-3-1987; that at his instance case under sections 10 and 16 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 was registered against Muhammad Ashiq, complainant for he had forcibly taken away Mst.
Hasina.
2. In these circumstances, I am of the view that petitioner's case falls under section 497, subsection
(2) of the Cr.P.C. I, therefore, allow him to be released on bail on his furnishing bond in the sum of Rs,15,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of A.C./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.