1987 P (PLP)
MUHAMMAD ISMAIL and others‑‑Petitioners Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1987 P (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Zafarullah, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD ISMAIL and others‑‑Petitioners Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | West Pakistan Prevention of Gambling Ordinance (I of 1961)‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1987 P (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: West Pakistan Prevention of Gambling Ordinance (I of 1961)‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1987 P (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Zafarullah, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Sardar Shah Bokhari for Petitioners.
- Date of hearing: 15th November, 1981.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑S. 6‑‑Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S. 437‑‑Accused sentenced to one year's R.I.‑‑Revision petition remained pending for more than ten years‑‑Sentence reduced to already undergone in circumstances.‑ [Sentence]. Muhammad Naeem Goreja for the State.
Judgment & Decree
‑‑‑S. 6‑‑Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S. 437‑‑Accused sentenced to one year's R.I.‑‑Revision petition remained pending for more than ten years‑‑Sentence reduced to already undergone in circumstances.‑ [Sentence]. Sardar Shah Bokhari for Petitioners. Muhammad Naeem Goreja for the State. Date of hearing: 15th November, 1981. The petitioner was sentenced to one year R.I. under the Gambling Act. A period of more than 10 years has passed while the revision petition was pending in this Court. The learned counsel for the petitioner will be satisfied if the sentence is reduced to the one already undergone.
2. The revision petition is dismissed but the sentence is reduced to the one already undergone. S. A./4952/L Revision dismissed.