Abdul Kareem alias Shahnawaz alias Katri vs State S — 2025 YLR 2722 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

Case information

Citation: 2025 YLR 2722 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court: Sindh High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: YLR
Parties: Abdul Kareem alias Shahnawaz alias Katri vs State S
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 497---C; S. 9; S. 161; Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997)

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Judgment text as reported

Abdul Kareem alias Shahnawaz alias Katri VS State S. 497---Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997), S. 9(c)---Possession of narcotic substance---Bail, refusal of---Allegations against the petitioner was that 1070-grams charas was recovered from his possession---Evidently, the contraband recovered comprised of two substantial pieces and seven smaller pieces of charas found in the exclusive possession of the applicant---Material seized was subjected to chemical analysis, confirming it narcotic nature---Witness statements under S.161 Cr.P.C, substantiated the prosecution narrative---Absence of enmity or malice between the applicant and the complainant underscored the credibility of the recovery---Given the gravity of the offence, which jeopardized public welfare and posed substantial harm to society, the Court emphasises that bail could not be claimed as a matter of right in cases involving narcotics of this magnitude---Furthermore, the prosecution submission regarding the applicant's prior criminal record strengthened the assertion of habitual delinquency, as evidenced by antecedents involving offences---Bail application being devoid of merit was dismissed, in circumstances.

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