05/09/2026
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LAHORE HIGH COURT
Crl. Misc. No. 43416-B of 2026
Ali Shahzad alias Shan Ali Versus The State etc.
Seeking Post Arrest Bail under Sections 324, 148 and 149, PPC, 1860
1️⃣ Facts:
The Complainant has alleged that the Petitioner, while armed with a pistol, fired at Farooq Ahmad, son of the complainant, which allegedly struck the latter on the left side of his chest.
2️⃣ Findings / Observations of Court:
The charge was framed almost one year after the petitioner's arrest, whereas the substantial period preceding the framing of charge has neither
been explained by the prosecution nor attributed, through any specific act or omission, to the petition. On several dates, the complete prosecution evidence was not available and
adjournments were sought from the complainant/prosecution side for producing the complete evidence.
3️⃣Decision
The petition allowed and pettioner admitted to post-arrest bail as;
In the present case, the delay in submission of the challan is attributable to the prosecution. No material has been brought on record showing that the petitioner caused or contributed to that delay.
Pre-trial detention cannot be permitted to assume the character of punishment, particularly
where the accused has remained incarcerated beyond the statutory period and the trial is not likely to conclude in the immediate future.
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