SCMR 2007

2007 PLP 1874 (SCMR)

THE STATE through Advocate-General N.-W.F.P. — Petitioner Versus JAMSHED alias JIMMI — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Criminal Petition No.178-P of 2003, decided on 30th April, 2007.
Honorable Judges
M. Javed Buttar, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasir-ul-Mulk, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2007 PLP 1874 (SCMR)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members M. Javed Buttar, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasir-ul-Mulk, JJ
Parties THE STATE through Advocate-General N.-W.F.P. — Petitioner Versus JAMSHED alias JIMMI — Respondent
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2007 PLP 1874 (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2007 PLP 1874 (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: M. Javed Buttar, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasir-ul-Mulk, JJ.

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Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Representation

  • Muhammad Zaman Bhatti, Advocate .Supreme Court -for Petitioner.
  • Nemo for Respondent.
  • THE STATE through Advocate-General N.-W.F.P.----Petitioner

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal from the judgment, dated 15-4-2001 of the Peshawar High Court, Branch Registry D.I. Khan passed in Criminal Appeal No.12 of 2001).

Art. 185(3)

Leave to appeal was granted to State to consider whether High Court had correctly and lawfully recorded the impugned judgment of acquittal of accused.

Judgment & Decree

M. JAVED BUTTAR, J.

After having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner at length and after having seen the available record, we are of the view that it is a fit case for grant of leave to appeal to see whether the learned Judges of the Peshawar high Court, correctly and lawfully recorded the impugned judgment of acquittal of respondent.

2. This petition is accordingly allowed by granting leave to appeal. Let bailable warrants in the sum of Rs.50,000 (Rupees fifty thousand only with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of Sessions Judge, D.I. Khan be issued against the respondent/accused. Since it is an old matter, let the appeal be set down for hearing, within this year. N.H.Q./S-23/SC Leave granted.