SCMR 2011

2011 SCMR 828 (PLP)

ABDUL RASHEED — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Criminal Miscellaneous Applications Nos. 86, 255 of 2007 in Jail Petitions Nos. 509, 100 of 2006, decided on 31st March, 2009.
Honorable Judges
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, C.J., Mian Shakirullah Jan and Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2011 SCMR 828 (PLP)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, C.J., Mian Shakirullah Jan and Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, JJ
Parties ABDUL RASHEED — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2011 SCMR 828 (PLP)?

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

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2011 SCMR 828 (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, C.J., Mian Shakirullah Jan and Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, JJ.

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Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan

Representation

  • Muhammad Zaman Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in both cases).

Headnotes / Summary

Art. 185(3)

Criminal trial

Sentence

Leave to appeal was granted only to examine the question of quantum of sentence in the given circumstances with direction that appeals should be prepared on the same record as only question of quantum of sentence was involved. Sh. Muhammad Aslam and another v. Shaukat Ali alias Shauka and other 1997 SCMR 1307 ref. M. Siddiqui Khan Baloch, D.P.-G. for the State (in both cases).

Judgment & Decree

IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY, C.J.

Learned counsel for the petitioners stated that as there is a partial compromise between the parties, therefore, in view of the law laid down in the case of Sh. Muhammad Aslam and another v. Shaukat Ali alias Shauka and others (1997 SCMR 1307) he is pressing these jail petitions for leave to appeal to the extent of reduction in the sentence of death awarded to the convicts.

2. Leave to appeal is granted only to examine the question of quantum of sentence in the given circumstances of the case. Appeals be prepared on the same record as only question of quantum of sentence is involved.

3. Therefore, appeals arising out these petitions are directed to be fixed within a period of three months. H.B.T./A-23/SC Leave granted.