Mst. Naveeda Vs State
2023 KPLJ 171 [PESHAWAR HIGH COURT] Before S. M. Attique Shah, J. Mst. Naveeda ---------- Petitioner versus The State ---------- Respondent Cr. M/BCA No. 708-P/2020, decided on 14-06-2021. (a) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) ----- S. 497(5) ----- Statement of complainant being sole eye witness of the occurrence ----- Importance ----- His appearance and recording of his statement is utmost important for the case of prosecution ----- Inability of complainant to appear for his statement in near future ----- Effects ----- Dismissal of application for cancelation of bail ----- Accused cannot be kept behind the bars ---- particularly, when the trail court is unable to conclude and decide the fate of the case on account of the absence of the material evidence of the prosecution. (b) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) ----- S. 497(5) ----- Non-appearance of the complainant for his statement...