ORDER SHEET

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH AT KARACHI

Criminal Bail Application No.879 of 2023

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DATE ORDER WITH SIGNATURE(S) OF JUDGE(S)

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Disposed of matter

For orders on M.A. No.1420/2026 (U/A)

For orders on M.A. No.1211/2026 (Return of Surety)

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29.01.2026

Mr. Aijaz Ali, advocate for applicant/surety

Mr. Muhammad Mohsin Mangi, A.P.G.

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Along with urgent application, application for return of surety has been moved by the applicant/surety. It appears that applicant Asif Ahmed Baloch son of late Muhammad Daud Baloch was admitted to interim pre-arrest bail by this Court vide order dated 19.04.2023, subject to furnishing solvent surety in the sum of Rs.100,000/- each and P.R. bond in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Nazir of this Court. As per Nazir’s endorsement one Faheem Ali son of Muhammad Akbar furnished surety by way of depositing cash amount of Rs.100,000/-.

Learned counsel for applicant/surety submits that the applicant/accused above named has been acquitted of the charge by learned Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate-XI, Karachi South vide order dated 06.08.2024 under Section 173, Cr.PC, hence the surety furnished in the instant criminal bail application is no more required. Certified copy of order dated 06.08.2024 has been placed on record. Learned A.P.G. after having gone through the aforesaid order has recorded no objection for return of surety to the applicant in the instant case.

In view of above, surety furnished by the applicant/surety is no more required. Application for return of surety is allowed. Office is directed to return the surety to the applicant/surety upon proper verification and identification, as per rules.

J U D G E

Gulsher/PS