2007 PLP 1877 (SCMR)
THE STATE through Advocate-General N.-W.F.P. — Petitioner Versus BAHADUR SHER and others — Respondents
| Citation | 2007 PLP 1877 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | M. Javed Buttar, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasir-ul-Mulk, JJ |
| Parties | THE STATE through Advocate-General N.-W.F.P. — Petitioner Versus BAHADUR SHER and others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Constitution of Pakistan (1973) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2007 PLP 1877 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2007 PLP 1877 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: M. Javed Buttar, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasir-ul-Mulk, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Zaman Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in both 'cases).
- Nemo for Respondents (in both cases).
- THE STATE through Advocate-General N.-W.F.P.----Petitioner
Headnotes / Summary
(On appeal from the judgment, dated 22-10-2003 of the Peshawar High Court, Peshawar in Criminal Appeals Nos.47 and 322 of 2003).
Art. 185(3)
Reappraisal of entire evidence was necessary for safe administration of justice to see whether the accused were correctly and lawfully acquitted
Leave to appeal was granted to State accordingly.
Judgment & Decree
M. JAVED BUTTAR, J.
We have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner at length. We are of the view that for the safe administration of justice, reappraisal of entire evidence is necessary to see whether the respondents./accused in both these petitions were correctly and lawfully acquitted.
2. Leave to appeal is accordingly granted. Let bailable warrants in the sum of Rs.50,000 (Rs. fifty thousand only) with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of Sessions Judge, Peshawar be issued against each of the respondents/accused. It is an old matter. Let the appeal be set down for hearing, within this year. N.H.Q./S-24/SC Leave granted.