' Case F.I.R. No,476 dated 1-12-1996 under sections 302/201/34, P.P.C. Was registered at Police Station R.A. Bazar after dead body of Sultan Mehmood deceased Was found lying in the area of. Afshan Colony. Later petitioner was made one of the accused in the case and was arrested.. The petitioner has applied for grant of trial.
2. It has been contended on behalf of the petitioner that circumstantial evidence against the petitioner presently available on the record did not connect him adequately with the commission of offence and beside that he was aged 15 years only and being a ' minor was not likely to be punished with sentence of Qisas and in all likelihood his parents would be burdened with payment of Diyat only. Reliance in this regard was placed on 1996 PCr.LJ 166 and 1995 PCr.LJ 412. Learned counsel for the State opposed the grant of bail.
3. Keeping in view the age of petitioner as he was about 14/15 years at the time of incident, he is allowed bail in the slim of 2,20,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of Trial Court for the petitioner in all likelihood, would be sentenced under section 308, P.P.C. Even if he would be found guilty in the final analysis primarily would be liable to pay Diyat amounting to Rs,2,12,664.09. 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.