In Pakistan, a bail that is granted can be revoked if the accused misuses the privilege given by the court. There are provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and case law stipulating that the conduct of the accused after release on bail is quite important.
Most cancellations of Bail Petitions are filed by the complainant or the state when the accused has:
- Intimidates witnesses
- Fails to cooperate with the investigation
- Violates bail conditions
- Or if the bail was obtained by misrepresentation or suppression of facts
This article presents a formal legal draft of such a petition, alongside key legal reasoning to support its use.
Legal Grounds for Cancellation
Under Section 497(5) of the CrPC, the court that granted bail can cancel it if sufficient grounds exist showing that the accused:
- Is likely to abscond
- Interfering with witnesses or evidence
- Has violated the terms of bail
- Has committed a fresh offence while on bail
Evidence to Attach
- Copy of bail order previously granted
- Affidavit by the complainant or the prosecution
- Evidence of intimidation, non-cooperation, or fresh offence
- Witness statements, if available
Legal Draft for Petition for Cancellation of Bail
I have given a complete legal draft for the cancellation of the bail petition:
Petition for Cancellation of Bail
IN THE COURT OF THE [Name of the Sessions Judge or Magistrate]
[City/District Name]
Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. _____ of 20__
In the matter of:
[Name of the Petitioner]
S/o, D/o, W/o ____________________
R/o _____________________________
VERSUS
[Name of the Accused]
S/o, D/o, W/o ____________________
R/o _____________________________
APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 497(5) OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898 FOR CANCELLATION OF BAIL
Respectfully Sheweth:
1. That the accused was granted bail in FIR No. ___ dated ______, registered at Police Station ________, under Sections ___ of the Pakistan Penal Code / PECA / [Other Law].
2. That the accused, after obtaining bail, has failed to comply with the conditions imposed by this Hon’ble Court and has been interfering with the investigation and threatening prosecution witnesses.
3. That the accused has deliberately tried to influence the outcome of the trial by pressuring the complainant and tampering with material evidence.
4. That continuation of bail will hamper the fair trial process and amounts to abuse of the judicial concession granted to the accused.
5. That the bail was granted without full disclosure of relevant facts, and now sufficient new grounds have arisen warranting cancellation.
6. That the petitioner reserves the right to submit additional evidence if required during the proceedings.
PRAYER:
It is respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to:
- Cancel the bail granted to the accused in FIR No. ___ dated ________;
- Issue necessary directions to arrest the accused forthwith;
- Pass any other order(s) deemed just and proper in the interest of justice.
Filed By:
_________________________
(Signature of Petitioner / Counsel)
[Name of Advocate]
Advocate High Court
CNIC: ________________
Address: ______________
Phone: _______________
Date: ___________
Place: ___________
Legal Draft for Petition for Cancellation of Bail (Urdu Version)
درخواست برائے منسوخی ضمانت
در عدالت معزز سیشن جج / مجسٹریٹ
[شہر / ضلع کا نام]
درخواست فوجداری متفرق نمبر: _____ سنہ 20__
درخواست دہندہ:
نام: _____________________
ولد / زوجہ: ____________________
رہائش: _________________________
بنام:
ملزم: _____________________
ولد / زوجہ: ____________________
رہائش: _________________________
دفعہ 497(5) ضابطہ فوجداری 1898 کے تحت ضمانت کی منسوخی کے لیے درخواست
عدالت عالیہ کے روبرو عرض ہے:
1۔ کہ ملزم کو ایف آئی آر نمبر ___ مؤرخہ ______ تھانہ ________ کے تحت درج مقدمہ میں عدالت نے ضمانت دی تھی۔
2۔ کہ ضمانت ملنے کے بعد ملزم نے عدالتی شرائط کی خلاف ورزی کی اور گواہوں کو ڈرانا دھمکانا شروع کیا۔
3۔ کہ ملزم نے شکایت کنندہ پر دباؤ ڈالا اور ثبوتوں میں رد و بدل کی کوشش کی، جو شفاف ٹرائل میں رکاوٹ ہے۔
4۔ کہ ضمانت کا جاری رہنا انصاف کے تقاضوں کے خلاف ہے اور عدالتی رعایت کے غلط استعمال کے مترادف ہے۔
5۔ کہ ضمانت دیتے وقت تمام حقائق عدالت کے سامنے نہیں لائے گئے، اور اب نئے شواہد سامنے آ چکے ہیں۔
6۔ کہ درخواست گزار مزید شواہد بھی مہیا کرنے کا حق محفوظ رکھتا ہے۔
استدعا:
عدالت عالیہ سے مؤدبانہ استدعا ہے کہ:
- ملزم کو دی گئی ضمانت کو منسوخ کیا جائے؛
- ملزم کی فوری گرفتاری کے احکامات جاری کیے جائیں؛
- دیگر مناسب احکامات صادر فرمائے جائیں جو انصاف کے تقاضوں کے مطابق ہوں۔
درخواست گزار کی طرف سے پیش کردہ:
_________________________
(درخواست گزار / وکیل کے دستخط)
[وکیل کا نام]
ایڈووکیٹ ہائی کورٹ
شناختی کارڈ نمبر: ________________
پتہ: ______________
فون نمبر: _______________
تاریخ: ___________
مقام: ___________
Concslusion
Although courts in Pakistan exercise caution when dismissing bail, when the accused takes advantage of this concession, the courts have the ability to withdraw the privilege. It is important to file the application with distinct grounds supported by evidence of misconduct that transpired after bail.
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