Delayed justice.

Byline: Maj (r) Mumtaz Bashir - Lahore

A CHEQUE amounting to Rs14 million and 35,000 was presented by me to my bank, which was dishonoured. I got FIR no 1021/19 registered under section 489F at Defence A police station, Lahore cantonment (E Tac no DA-9/2/2019-6054) on Oct 14.

The accused obtained an interim bail from district court Lahore on Oct 15. Although the police in their investigation report before the judge have declared the accused guilty, the bail was extended for one reason or the other.

According to my counsel, who is an experienced advocate, it may take years before a final verdict on the case is decided...