Lawyers in Islamabad

  PLJ 2024 Cr.C . (Note) 264 [Lahore High Court, Lahore] Present: Miss Aalia Neelum , C.J. ZOBIA RAFIQUE--Petitioner versus STATE etc.--Respondents Crl . Misc. No. 24323-B of 2024, decided on 18.7.2024. Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 (V of 1898)-- ----S. 497--Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), S. 489-F-- Dishonoured of cheque --Bail after arrest, grant of--As per allegation in FIR, complainant alleged that petitioner borrowed an amount of Rs . 1,10,00,000/- from complainant for two months; however, she failed to pay it back--The petitioner denied her signature on alleged cheque --The reason for dishonor of cheque is that drawer signature is different, and there are insufficient funds, which supports version of petitioner--The question of whether cheque has been issued dishonestly would be seen by learned trial Court--The petitioner was arrested on 20.03.2024--The case investigation is complete, and petitioner’s person is no longer required to conduct further investigation--Bail...

  PLJ 2025 Cr.C. (Note) 94 [Lahore High Court, Lahore] Present : Tariq Saleem Sheikh , J. MUHAMMAD JUNAID--Appellant versus STATE etc.--Respondents Crl. Misc. No. 12914-B of 2025, decided on 24.3.2025. Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 (V of 1898)-- ----S. 497--Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), S. 489-F--Post-arrest bail, grant of--Dishonoured of cheque--Petitioner is accused of an offence, under Section 489-F, PPC which is punishable with imprisonment that may extend to three years, or with fine--Or with both--Thus, it does not fall within prohibitory clause of Section 497, Cr.P.C.--The Petitioner is behind bars since 17.11.2024 and is not required by police for further probe--His continuous incarceration would not advance prosecution case--Bail allowed.                                       ...