The judgment pertains to the case of Muhammad Usman, who was arrested on 29th April 2021 on charges under sections 302, 148, 149, and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Despite several attempts at seeking bail, including citing delay in trial, the petitioner’s pleas were dismissed. However, a subsequent petition was filed based on the fresh ground of delay in trial, which had ripened during the proceedings. The judgment emphasizes the principles regarding the maintainability of subsequent bail petitions and clarifies that a right to bail on statutory grounds accrues if the delay in trial is not due to the accused’s actions. In this case, the delay was attributed to the abscondance of co-accused, not the petitioner. Thus, the petitioner is granted bail upon meeting specified conditions, highlighting the importance of ensuring timely justice without undue incarceration.
- Parties name: Muhammad Usman v. The State through P.G. Punjab & another