MANAN ALI vs State — 2026 SCMR 442 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 SCMR 442 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: MANAN ALI vs State
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898); Pakistan Penal Code

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Judgment text as reported

MANAN ALI VS State. Section 498, Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)---Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, Sections 324, 337-A(i), 337-F(i), 337-F(v), 337-F(vi), 337-L(2), 354, 148, 149 & 109---Constitution of Pakistan, Article 185(3)---Attempt to commit qatl-i-amd, hurt offences, rioting armed with deadly weapons and criminal conspiracy---Pre-arrest bail---Cross version---Case of further inquiry---Scope. Accused persons were alleged to have caused injuries to complainant party, whereas a cross case was also registered against complainant party. Held: Quintessence of further inquiry must have linkage with outcome of case for which tentative assessment of material available on record is required. Case of further inquiry presupposes tentative evaluation creating doubt regarding involvement of accused in crime. For refusal of bail in non-bailable offence, prosecution is required to place material showing involvement of accused. In absence of such material, Court while considering bail application is not required to undertake deeper appreciation of evidence and may release accused where detention appears unjustified or unreasonable. Deeper appreciation of evidence is not permissible at bail stage. Object of trial is to ensure accused faces trial and not to punish an under-trial prisoner. As challan had already been submitted before Trial Court and charge was to be framed, petition for pre-arrest bail was allowed.

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