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MUHAMMAD UMER SHAHZAD vs State S — 2023 SCMR 1450 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation
2023 SCMR 1450 SUPREME-COURT
Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year
2023
Reporter
SCMR
Parties
MUHAMMAD UMER SHAHZAD vs State S
Subject matter
Criminal
Provisions referred to
S. 497; Penal Code (XLV of 1860)

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD UMER SHAHZAD VS State S. 497(1), third proviso---Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss. 324, 379, 337-A(i), 337-L(2), 109, 148 & 149---Murderous assault---Bail, grant of---Statutory delay in conclusion of trial---In the present case, the statutory period was one year, whereas the accused was behind bars for a period of more than two years----Charge in the case was framed for the first time on 17-01-2023 and since then there was no fault on the part of accused qua delay in the trial---Although subsequently certain dates were obtained but they were not relevant because prior to framing of charge there was no delay on part of accused and he became entitled to concession of bail on statutory ground of delay in conclusion of trial---Petition for leave to appeal was converted into appeal and allowed, and accused was enlarged on bail.

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