1999SCMR2810 (PLP)
ZULFIQAR ALI — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1999SCMR2810 (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Nasir Aslam Zahid, Munawar Ahmed Mirza and Abdur Rehman Khan, JJ |
| Parties | ZULFIQAR ALI — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Contempt of Court Act (LXIV of 1976) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1999SCMR2810 (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: Contempt of Court Act (LXIV of 1976) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1999SCMR2810 (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Nasir Aslam Zahid, Munawar Ahmed Mirza and Abdur Rehman Khan, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- N.A. Butt, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioner/Applicant.
- Ch. M. Akram, Advocate Supreme Court for the State.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 4 & 5
Appeal before Supreme Court-- Unconditional apology
Effect
Accused/appellant was sentenced to 7 days simple imprisonment by High Court
Accused/appellant in a statement in writing which was signed by him and his counsel, had stated that at, the first available opportunity he had submitted unconditional apology and had thrown himself at the mercy of High Court
Said fact had found confirmation from order of the High Court-- -Accused/appellant in his statement in writing filed before Supreme Court had stated that he would be more careful in future and repeated his unconditional apology
Unconditional apology submitted by appellant was accepted by Supreme Court and order of sentence passed by High Court was set aside
Notice issued to appellant was recalled and appellant was cautioned to be careful in future. Ch. M. Akram, Advocate Supreme Court for the State.
Judgment & Decree
NASIR ASLAM ZAHID, J.
The petitioner/applicant was sentenced to 7 days' S.I. by order, dated 16-9-1996 by the High Court during the hearing of Criminal Miscellaneous No.2986-B of 1996. A statement in writing has been filed which is signed by the petitioner/applicant and also by his learned counsel Mr. N.A. Butt to the effect that at the first available opportunity the applicant had submitted an unconditional apology and had thrown himself at the mercy of the High Court and this finds confirmation from Para. 3 of the order of the High Court. In para. 3 of the statement filed in writing today the petitioner/applicant stated that he would be more careful in future and repeated his unconditional apology before this Court.
2. In the facts and circumstances of this case, unconditional apology is accepted, the order of sentence of seven days' S.I. by the High Court is set aside and the notice issued to him earlier are recalled. However, the petitioner/applicant has been cautioned to be careful in future. H.B.T./Z-24/S Order accordingly.