MLD 2001

2001 PLP 1576 (MLD)

Dr. MUHAMMAD ASHRAF‑‑‑Appellant Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Criminal Appeal NQ.1957 of 2000 and Criminal Miscellaneous No.l of 2001, decided on 27th March, 2001.
Honorable Judges
Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2001 PLP 1576 (MLD)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, J
Parties Dr. MUHAMMAD ASHRAF‑‑‑Appellant Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2001 PLP 1576 (MLD)?

This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2001 PLP 1576 (MLD)?

The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, J.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: 2001 PLP 1576 (MLD) (Dr. MUHAMMAD ASHRAF‑‑‑Appellant Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑

Representation

  • Naveed Inayat Malik for Appellant.
  • Date of hearing: 27th March, 2001.

Headnotes / Summary

‑‑‑‑S.426‑‑‑Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.302/34‑‑‑Suspension of sentence‑‑ Fatal shot and other injuries on the person of the deceased were attributed to co‑accused who was still at large and no injury was attributed to the accused‑‑‑Age of the accused, according to the police record at the time of registration of case against him was sixty‑six years‑‑‑Accused, in circumstances, had made out a case of suspension for sentence. Mian Ghulam Hussain for the State.

Judgment & Decree

Naveed Inayat Malik for Appellant. Mian Ghulam Hussain for the State. Date of hearing: 27th March, 2001. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, petitioner/appellant having been sentenced to imprisonment for life and to pay compensation of Rs.50,000 by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Gujrat vide judgment dated 28‑11‑2000 seeks suspension of his sentence on the ground that the main accused namely Saifullah is still absconder, no injury is attributed to him and is 70 years of age. Learned counsel representing the petitioner convict further submits that the petitioner is behind the bar since the date of his arrest.

2. Learned counsel for the State. is not in a position to refute the submissions made by the petitioner.

3. The fatal shot and other injuries on the person of the deceased were attributed to Saif Ullah who is still at large. No injury is attributed to the petitioner‑convict. According to Police record, his age at the time of registration of the case was 66 years. In these circumstances, I am convinced that the petitioner‑appellant has been able to make out a case for suspension of sentence. Resultantly, this petition is accepted and petitioner‑appellant is directed to be released on bail provided he furnishes bail bond in the sum of rupees one lac with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of Deputy Registrar (Judicial) of this Court. H.B.T./M‑586/L Petition accepted.