2008 P Cr (PLP)
AISH BAHADUR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondents
| Citation | 2008 P Cr (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | AISH BAHADUR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 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 2008 P Cr (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Altaf Ibrahim Qureshi for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 426
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997), S.9(c)
Accused was not apprehended at the spot
Brother of accused, who was also tried along with accused in the case, was acquitted by the Trial Court
Evidence against accused also required reconsideration
Sentence of accused was suspended and he was released on bail.
Judgment & Decree
This is an application for suspension of the sentence moved on behalf of Aish Bahadur petitioner who has been convicted under section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 and sentenced to seven years' R.I. and a fine of Rs.20,000 by a learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sahiwal vide judgment dated 7-1-2006.
2. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and going through the record, we have found that the petitioner was not apprehended at the spot. A brother of the petitioner, namely Ghulam Farid was also .tried along with the petitioner in the case but was acquitted by the learned trial Court mainly on the ground that he had earlier appeared as a prosecution witness against Rao Shafqat Ali, P. W.5 in a case under section 302, P.P.C.
3. In view of the above, the evidence against the petitioner also requires reconsideration. Therefore, we feel inclined to suspend the sentence and release the petitioner on bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs.1,00,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Deputy Registrar (J) of this Court. Order accordingly. H.B.T./A-46/L Sentence suspended.