Judgment Details - MLD 597/2024
Case: Shahbaz vs State
Court: Multan District Court
Date: 2024
Charges:
Section 497 of the Penal Code (XLV of 1860): Gang Rape
Sections 376 & 293 of the Penal Code (XLV of 1860): Rape of a minor and Sale etc., of obscene objects to a young person
Judgment: Bail Denied
Reasoning:
- The victim's statement recorded under Section 161 of the Cr.P.C. (Code of Criminal Procedure) supports the prosecution's case against the accused (Shahbaz).
- The victim's statement under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C. clearly accuses Shahbaz and his co-accused of rape.
- A USB containing video footage of the alleged rape was recovered during the investigation, strengthening the accusations against Shahbaz.
- Defense counsel could not provide a credible reason for the victim to falsely implicate Shahbaz in such a serious crime that has brought shame to her and her family.
- Based on the available evidence, there seems to be a connection between Shahbaz and the alleged crimes.
- The offense of rape against a minor is punishable under Section 497 of the Cr.P.C., which prohibits bail.
- Crimes of moral turpitude, like this one, deserve strict punishment to deter such heinous acts.
Conclusion:
The court rejected Shahbaz's plea for bail due to the severity of the charges and the presence of seemingly strong evidence against him.
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