' This is an application for bail after arrest moved on behalf of Qaiser Abbas, petitioner, against whom a case F.I.R. No,65/92, dated 2-3-1992 for the offences under sections 302 and 34, P.P.C.
Stands registered at Police Station City Lodhran.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that although a period of two years has elapsed, yet statement of not a single witness has been recorded in this case so far and that the petitioner was not instrumental in causing inordinate delay in the disposal of the case. Learned counsel for the complainant and the State dispute the correctness of this version.
3. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.
4. Although some adjournments were sought on behalf of the petitioner, nevertheless it cannot be said that the petitioner was responsible for contributing inordinate delay in the disposal of the case. Reliance in this behalf can be placed upon Amir v. The State 1991 P Cr. L J 534, wherein it was remarked that the accused could not be penalized due to the illness of his counsel or his pre- occupation in superior Courts.
' In view of the above, the petitioner is allowed to be released on bail on his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs,50,000 (Rupees fifty thousand only) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of A.C./Duty Magistrate, Lodhran. 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.