1994 PLP 598 (MLD)
MUHAMMAD AKRAM — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1994 PLP 598 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD AKRAM — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Surrender of Illicit Aims Ordinance (XX of 1991) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1994 PLP 598 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Surrender of Illicit Aims Ordinance (XX of 1991) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1994 PLP 598 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
S.7
Suppression of Terrorist Activities (Special Courts) Act (XV of 1975), S.4
Offence under section 7 of the Surrender of Illicit Arms Ordinance, 1991, being not a scheduled offence, trial of accused by Special Court constituted under Suppression of Terrorist Activities (Special Courts) Act, 1975, was illegal
Accused was acquitted in circumstances.
Judgment & Decree
RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN, J: --Muhammad Akram alias Makra alias Shahdu son of Muhammad Ramzan was tried by the learned Judge, Special Court (Suppression of Terrorist Activities), Gujranwala Division, Gujranwala under section 7 of Surrender of Illicit Arms Ordinance, 1991. By judgment dated 30-6-1992, he was convicted and sentenced to 14 years' R.I. with benefit of section 382-B, Cr.P.C.
2. Feeling aggrieved, he has filed this appeal.
3. The prosecution case is that the appellant was found in possession of a Klashnikov after the expiry of the time for its surrender.
4. At the very outset, Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Khichhi, learned AA-G. concedes that since offence under section 7 of the Surrender of Illicit Arms Ordinance was not a scheduled offence, trial of the appellant by the Special Court was illegal.
5. In the above circumstances, we accept the appeal set aside the conviction of Muhammad Akram appellant and acquit him of the charge. He shall be released forthwith if not required to be detained in any other case. N.H.Q./M-1304/L Appeal accepted.