MLD 1988

1988 MLD 191(1) (PLP)

KARAMAT SHAH and another — Petitioners Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 2 of 1988 in Criminal Appeal No. 558 of 1987, decided on 5th March, 1988.
Honorable Judges
Khizar Hayat, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1988 MLD 191(1) (PLP)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Khizar Hayat, J
Parties KARAMAT SHAH and another — Petitioners Versus THE STATE — Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1988 MLD 191(1) (PLP)?

This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1988 MLD 191(1) (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Khizar Hayat, J.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • G. Farid for Petitioners.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 426--Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.304/34--Sentence, suspension of- Accused 70 years old as shown on record--Sentence suspended in circumstances. Mian Muhammad Akhtar for the State.

Judgment & Decree

This is an application for suspension of sentence on behalf of Karamat who with others stand convicted under section 304/34, P.P.C. and sentenced to imprisonment for life evide judgment dated 23-6-1987.

2. The applicant is stated to be pretty old. In the record of the trial Court he is described as 70 years old. In the circumstances the sentence of the applicant is suspended. He shall be released on bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs.25,000 with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Sessions Judge, Kasur during the pendency of the appeal. SA./K-78/L Sentence suspended.