2008 PLP 1586 (MLD)
LAL KHAN alias SHER KHAN and another — Appellants Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2008 PLP 1586 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | LAL KHAN alias SHER KHAN and another — Appellants Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Penal Code (XLV of 1860) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 1586 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2008 PLP 1586 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Fazalur Rehman Awan for Respondent.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 324 & 395
Sentence, reduction in
Counsel for accused had stated that he would be satisfied if sentence awarded to accused persons be reduced
State counsel had submitted that he had no objection if the sentence awarded to accused persons was reduced as they were youngmen and they repented the crime committed by them
Keeping in view the young age of accused persons as well as the attending circumstances of the case sentence awarded to them by the Trial Court was reduced to 4 years' R.I. and amount of fine was also reduced from Rs.10,000 to Rs.5,000, in circumstances.
Judgment & Decree
KHAWAJA NAVEED AHMAD, J.
After arguing this matter for some time the learned counsel for the appellants states that he will be satisfied if the sentence awarded to the appellants is reduced from seven years' R.I. to 4 years' R.I. under sections 395 and 324, P.P.C. He also requests that the amount of fine be also reduced. The learned counsel for the State submits that he has no objection if the sentence is reduced as the appellants are young men and they repent the crime committed by them. Keeping in view the young age of the appellant as well as the attending circumstances of the case, the sentences of the appellants under sections 395 and 324, P.P.C. is reduced to 4 years' R.I. each. Both the sentences will run concurrently along with the sentence under section 353, P.P.C. Amount of fine is also reduced from Rs.10,000 to Rs.5,000 each, on each count. With this modification in the sentences this appeal along with the listed application is dismissed. H.B.T./L-4/K Order accordingly.