1. It is contended that the applicant, while on bail, was all along attending the Court of Special Judge, S.T.A., Karachi facing trial for an offence under sections 399 and 402, P.P.C. And he absented himself in the month of August, 1997 and thereafter due to his personal problems, could not attend the trial Court. It is further contended that the learned trial Court issued non-bailable warrants against the applicant and also notice to the surety. It is stated that now the applicant wants to surrender before the trial Court but in view of the N.B.W. He is afraid that he might be immediately remanded to custody on this appearing before the trial Court. The prayer, therefore, is that the applicant may be granted protective pre-arrest bail so as to enable him to approach the trial Court.
2. ' Syed Jalil Hashmi, A.A.-G. Who is present in Court.In other matters, has waived the notice of this application.
3. Without touching the merits of the case, protective bail is granted to the applicant for one week till 12-9-2000 or the date on which he appears before the trial Court, whichever is earlier, subject to his furnishing solvent surety in the sum of Rs,1,00,000 (Rupees One lac only) and P.R. Bond in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Nazir of this Court.