2007 PLP 607 (YLR)
SHAHID IQBAL and 3 others — Petitioners Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2007 PLP 607 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Mian Muhammad Najum uz Zaman and Syed Sakhi Hussain Bukhari, JJ |
| Parties | SHAHID IQBAL and 3 others — Petitioners Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2007 PLP 607 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2007 PLP 607 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Mian Muhammad Najum uz Zaman and Syed Sakhi Hussain Bukhari, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Sh. Naveed Sheharyar for Petitioners.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 426
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.324
Application for
Case of applicant was that according to prosecution case he caused injury on the left shoulder and left thigh of injured prosecution witness with a hatchet (blunt side) and the injury was simple in nature
Trial Court had observed that it was a free fight
Applicant filed appeal in the year 2002 and there was no likelihood of fixation of his appeal in near future
Trial Court had mentioned that it was a free fight
Applicant allegedly had caused injury to a prosecution witness
Case being fit for suspension of sentence of applicant, his application was allowed and he was released on bail, in circumstances. Sohail Tariq for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Muhammad Khan has filed this application for suspension of sentence. He was convicted under section 324, P.P.C. and sentenced to suffer ten years R.I. The case of the applicant is that according to prosecution case he caused injury on the left shoulder and left thigh of Abdul Razzaq P.W., with a hatchet (blunt side) and the injury was simple in nature. Also that learned Additional Sessions Judge observed that it was a free fight. The applicant filed appeal in the year, 2002 and there is no likelihood of fixation of appeal in near future. The judgment dated 22-6-2002 shows that learned Additional Sessions Judge has mentioned in para. No.13 that it was a free fight. The applicant caused injury to a P.W. In these circumstances, we find it a fit case for suspension of sentence of the applicant. As such, this application is allowed and the applicant (Muhammad Khan) is allowed bail, subject to furnishing bail bond in the sum of Rs.1,00,000 (Rupees one lac only) with one surety, in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court. H.B.T./S-43/L Application allowed.