Summary: Against Judgement & Decree

Summary: Copy of Nikahnama showing therein the said Arif as bridegroom, while the complainant has been shown as bride. The accused/petitioner syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Nikah Khawan is shown to be Nikahkhawan of the said alleged Nikah, while the other accused/petitioners namely Muhammad Aslam and Muhammad Ashraf are mentioned as witnesses of the said Nikah, therefore, prima-facie section 376 PPc is not applicable to the case of the present accused/petitioners, while the punishment provided for remaining sections of law i.e. 419, 420, 466, 471 PPC does not fall within the prohibitory clause of Section 497 Cr.P.C. The validity of said Nikahnama would be seen at the time of trial as at the bail stage only tentative assessment of record is required and deeper appreciation is not permissible.

Summary: While considering the bail application, the Court has only to see that whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the accused has committed the offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life. The Court is not required to conduct a preliminary inquiry/trial but has only to make tentative assessment.Perusal of the bail granting order would transpire that the learned Sessions Judge, while allowing bail to the accused/respondent has considered his plea of alibi. The record shows that the accused/respondent raised his plea through application dated 26.12.2019 wherein he claimed thaton the relevant day, he was present in his office. His application was sent to the department for inquiry and report. However, the investigating officer of the case has not confirmed his plea of alibi. The respondent/accused is directly charged for the murder of deceased Yousaf Khan by makingindiscriminate firing on him. The occurrence was witnessed by the eyewitnesses and the medical reports of the deceased support prosecution version.

Summary: So far as the case of accused/petitioners Doraj, Hussain and Satbar is concerned, though they were attributed the role of aiding the main accused in the commission no offence, however, no overt act was attributed to them by the complainant in the commission of offence. The complainant never mentioned that either of them was armed with any weapon or any Lalkara was raised by them to commit murder of deceased. The question as to whether the accused/petitioners Doraj, Hussain and Satbar were sharing common intention with the co-accused Seraj and Ajdar, can only be answered bythe trial court. At present, tentative assessment of the record shows that no overt act towards commission of offence has been attributed to accused/petitioners Hussain and Satbar and their mere presence on the spot is shown. The allegation of aiding the main accused in commission of offence, also needs further probe. The tentative assessment of the record, however, suggests that there is no eyewitness of said occurrence and the father of deceased lady charged the accused/petitioner Doraj for murder of Mst. Zahib after 10 days of the occurrence i.e. on 28.12.2019. However, at bail stage before the learned trial court, he appeared and expressed his no objection upon release of petitioner Doraj on bail.The alleged occurrence of murder of wife of accused Doraj took place inside the house of the accused and the complainant has charged the accused/petitioner Doraj on the basis of suspicion alone. The motive for the occurrence is yet to be proved during trial. Moreover, the mode and manner of murder of Mst. Zahib is also shrouded in mystery and makes the case to fall within the ambit of further inquiry as contemplated in Section 497 (2) Cr.P.C.

Summary: Background:The Supreme Court of Pakistan, exercising its original jurisdiction, took suo moto action regarding combating the COVID-19 pandemic.Representatives from various government departments and provinces attended the hearing, along with legal counsel.The hearing focused on the steps taken by the respective governments to address the pandemic, including provision of medical facilities, distribution of funds, and operation of industrial units.---Issues:Evaluation of measures taken by the governments to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.Examination of reports submitted by government departments and provinces regarding distribution of funds, provision of medical facilities, and operation of industrial units.Assessment of compliance with labor laws and safety standards in factories, particularly in Karachi.Review of grievances raised by lawyers regarding access to testing facilities and medical assistance.---Holding/Reasoning/Outcome:Acknowledged efforts of healthcare workers and government officials in addressing the pandemic.Emphasized the need for transparency in the distribution of Zakat and Bait-ul-Mal funds.Sought opinions from Islamic scholars regarding the utilization of Zakat and Bait-ul-Mal funds.Directed governments to ensure compliance with labor laws and safety standards in factories.Noted reports from various government departments and provinces and adjourned the hearing for further submissions.---Citations/Precedents:Factories Act, 1934

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