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SC wraps up petition on accused withdrawing bail plea , surrendering before police

ISLAMABAD:Supreme Court (SC) has wrapped up the petition on withdrawing the bail plea by accused and his surrendering before police in cheque bounce case.

The court raised questions on the performance of Punjab police.

Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan while addressing police personal said the high court and trial court rejected bail plea of the accused in this case. The accused reached SC without bail. Why have you not arrested the accused so far. Recommendation should be made to appoint you IG due to such performance.

Justice Shakil Ahmad remarked it is routine that Punjab police do not arrest the accused after cancellation of bail. Police don't arrest on dismissal of bail plea in cases like murder.

A two members bench heard the case on Tuesday.

Justice Malik Shahzad wile addressing the lawyer remarked will you withdraw the case or we should dismiss the case on merit.

The counsel for the accused withdrew bail plea.

The court wrapped up bail plea after the accused surrendered before police.