# SC rules suspect should not be deprived of bail in case of reasonable doubt

> Supreme Court says suspect must keep bail if reasonable doubt exists over involvement in expired drugs case.
- Title: SC rules suspect should not be deprived of bail in case of…
- Summary: Supreme Court says suspect must keep bail if reasonable doubt exists over involvement in expired drugs case. Supreme Court of Pakistan mandates bail for…
- Keywords: supreme court of pakistan, bail, reasonable doubt, expired drugs, pakistan penal code, drugs act 1976, criminal appeal, quetta police, bail bonds, sureties, news, politics
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2038799/suspect-should-not-be-deprived-of-bail-in-case-of-reasonable-doubt-over-involvement-sc-rules
- Author: Nasir Iqbal
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:01:20+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: supreme court of pakistan, bail, reasonable doubt, expired drugs, pakistan penal code, drugs act 1976, criminal appeal, quetta police, bail bonds, sureties, news, politics
## SC rules on bail for suspect
Supreme Court mandates bail for suspects when reasonable doubt exists about their involvement in expired drugs cases.

> We are of the firm view that the case of the petitioner requires further inquiry
## Bail order extended
SC extended bail granted on April 16 with same terms and conditions for suspect in Quetta police case.
## Original case sections
Case initially covered sections 379, 420, 274, 275, 276 of Pakistan Penal Code and sections 23, 27 of Drugs Act 1976.
## Prosecution modified FIR
Prosecution changed first information report to include sections 409, 471, 468, 467, 420, 109 of PPC and section 5(2) of 1947 Prevention of Corruption Act.
## Prosecution's response
Prosecution claimed modifications were made on January 15 but failed to explain why not recorded before bail grant.
## Investigation officer's statement
Investigating officer said four witness statements under Section 161 CrPC were recorded and legal opinion to delete sections.
## Justice Mazhar's criticism
Justice Mazhar criticized prosecution for adding sections without realizing effect of deleting Drugs Act sections.
## Potential bail denial
Justice Mazhar warned that new sections could be added after bail order to deny petitioner's bail.
## Prosecution's lack of seriousness
Justice Mazhar stated prosecution has not acted seriously and should have informed SC before adding sections.
## Petitioner's current status
Petitioner was previously granted bail but now remains behind bars due to prosecution actions.
## Case requires further inquiry
SC ruled case requires further inquiry due to prosecution's changing stances and section modifications.
## Reason for bail requirement
Bail should be maintained when reasonable doubt exists about suspect's involvement in crime or prosecution case.
## Consequence of prosecution actions
Prosecution's actions may lead to petitioner being deprived of bail despite earlier grant.
## Key legal principle
SC emphasizes that bail should not be revoked when reasonable doubt exists about involvement in crime.
## Case outcome
Petitioner remains on bail pending further inquiry as SC deems case requires more investigation.
## Key takeaway

Supreme Court of Pakistan mandates bail for suspects when reasonable doubt exists about their involvement in expired drugs cases.