2007 P Cr (PLP)
SHAFQUAT MEHMOOD — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2007 P Cr (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | SHAFQUAT MEHMOOD — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2007 P Cr (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 2007 P Cr (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Learned Additional Advocate-General has conceded to the suspension of sentence.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 426
Suspension of sentence was prayed for on the ground that accused/applicant had been sentenced to suffer imprisonment for five years, out of which he had remained in custody for about one year and ten months
Remaining portion of sentence of accused was three years and in view of the backlog of the cases, it was obvious that appeal filed by accused could not possibly be disposed of in a near future
Sentence awarded to accused, in circumstances was suspended and accused was ordered to be released subject to furnishing surety.
Judgment & Decree
Suspension of sentence is prayed on the ground that the appellant has been sentenced to suffer imprisonment for five years out of which he has remained in custody for about one year and ten months. The appellant has good case on merits but the hearing of appeal will take time. Learned Additional Advocate-General has conceded to the suspension of sentence. The perusal of the judgment reveals that the appellant was arrested on 5-4-2005 and was in custody when the judgment was pronounced. Learned counsel states that the appellant remained in custody throughout the trial. Keeping in view the backlog of the cases, it was obvious that the appeal could not be possibly disposed of in near future. Remaining portion of sentence is three years. In the circumstances, the sentence awarded to the appellant is suspended. He shall be released subject to furnishing surety in the sum of Rs.one hundred thousand and P.R. bond in the like amount, to the satisfaction of Additional Registrar of this Court. H.B.T./S-18/K???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Sentence suspended.