' SARDAR MUHAMMAD ASLAM, J.---Learned counsel for the petitioner does not press this petition on merits but prays that the amount of surety be reduced on account of financial position of the petitioner and that he did not, stand surety for any profit or gain or had any relation with the accused. He stood surety on humanitarian ground. Relies on Dildar and another v. The State (PLD 1963 SC 47).
2. On the other hand, learned D.P.G. Has been heard. He argued that since criminal revision is not pressed on merits, 'reduction of penalty lay within discretion of Court.
3. Heard, Record perused.
4. I have considered the contention of learned counsel with reference to record obtaining of the file and find that the learned counsel for the petitioner has rightly elected not to press this petition as accused a fugitive from law and he stood surety on humanitarian ground, without any profit or gain. In this view of the matter, it B is a case for reduction of amount of penalty.
5. In view of the above, the amount of surety is reduced from Rs,50,000 to Rs,25,000 on the undertaking given by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner shall deposit Rs,25,000 with the Court, within period of two months, from today.
6. Disposed of with above modification. 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.