This is an application for suspension of the sentence moved on .Behalf of Aish Bahadur petitioner who has been convicted under Section . 9(c) of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 and sentenced to seven years' R.I. And a fine of Rs. 20,000/- by a learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sahiwal vide judgment dated 1A .2006.
2. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and going through the record, we have found that the petitioner was not apprehended at the spot. A brother of the petitioner, namely Ghulam Farid was also tried alongwith the petitioner in the case but was acquitted by the learned Trial Court mainly on the ground that he had earlier appeared as a prosecution witness against Rao Shafqat Ali, PW.5 in a case under Section 302. P P C.
3 in view of the above, the evidence against the petitioner also requires reconsideration. Therefore1, we feel inclined to suspend the sentence and release the petitioner on bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 1,00, 000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Deputy Registrar (J) of this Court. Order accordingly. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.