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Grant of Pre-Arrest/Anticipatory Bail in Pakistan

Pre Arrest Bail (Grant of) Law and Procedure in Pakistan

Pre arrest Bail, more commonly known as anticipatory bail since it is a legal relief in anticipation of a possible arrest. This Bail form is considered difficult as compared to Post arrest Bail since this has to be obtained on maximum legal grounds as mere superficial facts are available and cases are in their infancy stage.

Simply put If any person apprehends that there is a move to get him arrested on false or trump up charges, or due to enmity with someone, or he fears that a false case is likely to be built up against him, or becomes aware of such case being lodged against him/her, he/she has the right to move the court of Sessions, the High Court or another court of competent jurisdiction under Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of bail in the event of his arrest, and the court may, if it thinks fit, direct that in the event of such arrest, he shall be released on bail.

General Rules for Pre-Arrest/Anticipatory Bail (Grant of) in Pakistan

The court will weigh in various aspects before granting the Bail to the accused in Pakistan which include:

  • Mala fide, ulterior motives or false implication are essential for pre-arrest bail—Pre-arrest bail can be granted where the arrest of accused is imminent with ulterior motive, mala fides or due to his false implication apparent on the face of record. This normally happens when the purpose of a case/possible case is to malign the accused.
  • The gravity/seriousness  of the crime: As viewed in superior courts the fact that a case is serious such as murder, rape etc does not necessarily mean it is non-bailable. The gravity of allegation should not stand in way of grant of pre arrest bail.
  • As stated above it is an extraordinary relief for the common man therefore the law for Grant of pre-arrest bail in Pakistan helps protect innocent persons against victimization through abuse of law for ulterior motives.
  • Individual is willing and in physical form surrendering towards the Law with maximum cooperation.
  • Courts may take lenient view if the accused is facing health problems and prima facie the case has been lodged to malign the same.
  • Whether the accused was at the scene, where crime was conducted— Accused (petitioner) was neither present at the time of occurrence nor any overt act was attributed to him then the court granted bail in Achar Vs State 2011 YLR 1640 Sindh
  • Case is a civil dispute rather than criminal as claimed.
  • Jurisdiction of competent courts in Pakistan are very much outlined in law, therefore jurisdiction will als play a part in grant of pre arrest bail in Pakistan.

Conditions of  Pre-Arrest/Anticipatory Bail (Grant of) Law and Procedure in Pakistan

The Court of competent jurisdiction may include such conditions in the light of the facts of the particular case, as it may think fit, including:

  • a condition that the person shall make himself available for interrogation by the police officer as and when required;
  • a condition that the person shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the court or to any police officer;
  • a condition that the person shall not leave the country without the previous permission of the court.
  • a condition that an X amount of money/monetary asset may be deposited with the court.

If you are Looking for immediate Legal relief in your case, Abori (Anticipatory bail) may be your first legal weapon in a court of Law. M&M helps both Bail Filing and opposition for our valued clients in all courts and have a track record of excellent results.

 

Comments (4) on “Grant of Pre-Arrest/Anticipatory Bail in Pakistan”

  1. Syed Adnan says:
    December 6, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    Hi
    I am contacting on behalf of a lady living in UAE since last 10 years approx. She had a case of fraud against her and the case if amicably settled with the complainant which is on record of Sindh High Court Karachi.
    She is the only bread winner of her family and do not have father and brother except a mother and a divorced sister with kids
    During the case the complainant by using his influence also managed to get Red Warrant issued by Interpol which is now no more valid and available at website as the accused contacted Interpol and submitted the evidence of settlement including the judgement of court
    Now she is willing to visit her mother and found that her NIC is blacklisted
    She is a law abiding resident of UAE with valid residence visa and passport NICOP issued by Pakistan embassy Abudhabi 2 years back
    Kindly advise how you can help in this regard enabling me to send you the details and associated documents for further processing

    Reply
    1. admin says:
      March 30, 2022 at 10:30 am

      Send an email to ahsan@masoodandmasood.com

      Reply
  2. Tahir Mahmood says:
    August 2, 2021 at 7:24 am

    Aslamoalaikum
    I want to file protective bail but yet FIR is not registered
    there is danger of registration of FIR and imminent arrest with mala fide intention
    may kindly guide in this aspect
    thanks Tahir mahmood advocate

    Reply
    1. admin says:
      March 21, 2022 at 9:48 am

      Contact ahsan@masoodandmasood.com

      Reply

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