YLR 2007

2007 PLP 844 (YLR)

MAZAR alias MAZHAR — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
Criminal Appeal No.D-4 and M.A. No.89 of 2006, decided on 17th February, 2006.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Sadiq Leghari and Nadeem Azhar Siddqi, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2007 PLP 844 (YLR)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members Muhammad Sadiq Leghari and Nadeem Azhar Siddqi, JJ
Parties MAZAR alias MAZHAR — Appellant 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 2007 PLP 844 (YLR)?

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 PLP 844 (YLR)?

The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Muhammad Sadiq Leghari and Nadeem Azhar Siddqi, JJ.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: 2007 PLP 844 (YLR) (MAZAR alias MAZHAR — Appellant Versus THE STATE — Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Muhammad Sharif H. Qazi for Appellant.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 426

Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997), S.48(1)

Suspension of sentence

Appellant had contended that sentence awarded to accused being short, same could be suspended till the decision of appeal; that accused was in jail since 6-6-2005 and benefit of S.382-B, Cr. P. C. had been extended to him and at present sentence, remained little, more than three years only

Sentence awarded to accused was suspended by the High Court till the decision of the appeal

Accused was directed to be released on bail. Muhammad Ismail Bhutto for the State.

Judgment & Decree

Mr. Muhammad Sharif appearing for the appellant states that the appeal has been admitted for hearing and, the sentence is short therefore the same may be suspended till the decision of the appeal. He further contends that the appellant had remained in jail since 6-6-2005 and benefit of section 382-B, Cr.P.C. has been extended to him therefore at present the sentence remains little more than three years only. Mr. Muhammad Ismail Bhotto learned State counsel opposes the suspension of sentence. Considering the contentions of Mr. Qazi the sentence is hereby suspended till the decision of the appeal. The appellant shall be released on his furnishing solvent surety in the sum of Rs.100,000 and P.R. bond in the like amount to the satisfaction of Additional Registrar of this Court. H.B.T./M-14/K Sentence suspended.