PCRLJ 2005

2005 P Cr (PLP)

NAZEER AHMED and 2 others — Applicants Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
2003-April-9
Honorable Judges
N/A
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2005 P Cr (PLP)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members N/A
Parties NAZEER AHMED and 2 others — Applicants 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 2005 P Cr (PLP)?

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

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2005 P Cr (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: N/A.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Headnotes / Summary

S. 426

Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.221/223/224

Suspension of sentence

Sentences awarded to accused were short (five years) and hearing of his appeal could take some time

Sentences awarded to accused were suspended and he was released on bail.

Judgment & Decree

This order shall dispose of the applications cited above, as they arise out of a common judgment. The appellants on conviction have been awarded imprisonment of five years. Learned counsel for appellants submitted that the sentences are short and the hearing of appeal may take some time, the sentences may, therefore, be suspended. Reliance was placed on Abdul Hameed v. Muhammad Abdullah 1999 SCMR 2589, wherein the sentence of five years has been suspended by the Honourable Supreme Court. Mr. Ali Azhar Tunio, learned A.A.-G. has no objection to suspension of sentence in the circumstances of the case. Consequently, the applications are allowed and the sentences are suspended. The appellants namely Sikandar Ali, Mashooq Ali and Nazeer Ahmed be released on bail on furnishing surety in the sum of Rs.50,000 each and P.R. Bond in the like amount, to the satisfaction of Additional Registrar of this Court. H.B.T./N-51/K Sentence suspended.