1989 PLP 4169(1) (MLD)
ASLAM MASIH‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1989 PLP 4169(1) (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Rafiq Tarar and Abdul Waheed JJ |
| Parties | ASLAM MASIH‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 4169(1) (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 1989 PLP 4169(1) (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Rafiq Tarar and Abdul Waheed JJ.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 1989 PLP 4169(1) (MLD) (ASLAM MASIH‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- S. Nadeem Saqlain and Ch. Muhammad Suleman for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑S.426 (1‑A)‑‑Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 307‑‑Suspension of sentence‑ Appeal had not been decided within period of one year and appellant's case was covered by section 426(1‑A)(b), Cr.P.C.‑‑Sentence suspended in circumstances. Masood Sadiq Mirza for State.
Judgment & Decree
MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR, J.‑‑This is a petition for suspension of sentence on behalf of Aslam Masih, petitioner who has been awarded R.I. for seven years with a fine of Rs. 5,000 under section 307 of the PPC.
2. Suspension of sentence is claimed on the ground that the appeal of the petitioner has not been decided within a period of one year of his conviction. Learned counsel for the State does not oppose the prayer. The petitioner was convicted vide judgment dated 27th of February, 1988. His appeal having not n been decided within a period of one year thereof, the case is covered by clause (b) of subsection (1‑A) of section 426 Cr.P.C. We therefore, suspend the sentence of the petitioner, subject to his furnishing security in the sum of Rs. 25, (Rupees twenty‑five thousand only) with two sureties in the like amount to the satisfaction of A.C. Sialkot. M.Y.H./A‑676/L Sentence suspended.