2008 PLP 1376 (MLD)
MAHMOOD IQBAL — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2008 PLP 1376 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | MAHMOOD IQBAL — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 1376 (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 2008 PLP 1376 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ch. Mahmood Ali for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 426
Drugs Act (XXXI of 1976), Ss. 23(1)(a), 23(1)(i), 23(1)(c)& 23(1)(iii)
Sentence awarded to accused was short (five years) and appeal filed against his conviction and sentence could take sufficient time for its hearing on its turn
Sentence recorded by the Trial Court against accused, was suspended and he was admitted to bail.
Judgment & Decree
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 1 of 2008. Mahmood Iqbal, appellant/petitioner, stands convicted under sections 23(1)(a)/23(1)(i)/23(1)(c)/23(1)(iii)/and 23(1)(a) of Drugs Act, 1976 and sentenced from two months to five years' R.I. The petitioner has sought suspension of his sentence under section 426, Cr. P. C.
2. The sentence is short. The appeal may take sufficient time for its hearing on its turn. We, therefore, suspend the sentence recorded by the Trial Court and admit the petitioner to bail in the sum of Rs.1,00,000 (One lac only) with one 'surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of Deputy Registrar (Judicial) of this Court. H.B.T./M-206/L Sentence refused.