' Petitioner Abdul Rehman alias Pillu son of Ahmad Khan seeks after arrest bail in case F.I.R.
No,157/2003, dated 22-5-2003 under Articles 3/4 of Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979 registered at P.S. Mochiwala, Jhang with the allegation that the petitioner alongwith Ashiq Shah co- accused were busy in preparing liquor. A raid was conducted and co-accused Ashiq Shah who was owner of the house fled away from the spot and the petitioner was apprehended and 15 litres liquor was taken into possession.
2. The petitioner was declined after arrest bail by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Jhang vide order, dated 14-6-2003. Hence this petition.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner and for the State have been heard exhaustively and record has been perused.
4. Admittedly, the petitioner has no previous criminal history and the alleged offence does not fall under the prohibitory clause. The challanl of the case has already been submitted but there is no material progress in the trial. No useful purpose can be served by keeping the petitioner behind the bars for an indefinite period, therefore, he is admitted to bail subject to his furnishing of bail bonds in the sum of Rs,50,000 with one surety in the like amount of the satisfaction of the trial Court. 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.