2008 PLP 2528 (YLR)
WAHEEDULLAH — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2008 PLP 2528 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | Khawaja Naveed Ahmed, J |
| Parties | WAHEEDULLAH — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Penal Code (XLV of 1860) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 2528 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2008 PLP 2528 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Khawaja Naveed Ahmed, J.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 392 & 394
Sentence, reduction in
Accused present in court repented on his act and promised that he would not repeat that crime again
Father of accused had died and his mother, who was an old lady, had recently met with an accident and had lost her fingers--In view of the repentness of accused, his young age and his promise not to commit the crime again, his sentence was reduced to the one already undergone, while amount of fine was also reduced from Rs.10,000 to Rs.500. Appellant produced in custody by the jail authorities. Fazalur Rehman Awan for the State.
Judgment & Decree
KHAWAJA NAVEED AHMED, J.
Appellant Waheedullah son of Shah Daraz has been produced in custody by the jail authorities. He was convicted by judgment, dated 1-3-2007 by the learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Malir, Karachi, under sections 392 and 394, P.P.C. in F.I.R. No.142 of 2004 registered at Shah Latif Town Police Station and sentenced him to suffer R.I. for four years and also to pay fine of Rs.10,000 each and in default of payment of fine to further undergo R.I. for two months. The accused is present in person. He repents on his act and promise that he will not repeat this crime again. He says that his father has died and his mother, who is an old lady, has recently met with an accident and has lost her fingers. The appellant is in custody since 5-6-2004. Keeping in view the repentence of the convict, his young age and his promise not to commit the crime again, his sentence is reduced to the one already undergone while amount of fine is reduced from Rs.10,000 to Rs.500 each and in default of payment of fine to suffer R.I. for two days more on both counts. With this modification and reduction in the sentence, this appeal dismissed. H.B.T./W-8/K Appeal dismissed.