ORDER IBAD-UR-REHMAN LODHI, J. - The applicant Asghar Ali seeks suspension of sentence and release on bail in case where he was awarded sentence under Section 302(b), PPC for life imprisonment with the direction to pay Rs. 1,00,000/- as compensation to the legal heirs of the deceased and in default thereof further imprisonment of six months' S.I. The benefit of Section 382- B, Cr.P.C, was also extended through judgment passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Mianchannu on 31.3.2007 in private complaint filed by Dildar Hussain complainant.
2. The present appeal against such conviction was filed in the year 2010 and since then the same is pending here. For non-fixation or non-hearing of the appeal, the applicant cannot be held responsible. He has earned a statutory right by now to be released on bail after suspension of sentence, It is also pertinent to mention here that the statutory period provided in Section 426, Cr.P.C, has been elapsed keeping in view the date of conviction of the applicant by the learned Trial Court viz. 31.3.2007.
3. Resultantly, without commenting upon the merits of the case, this application is allowed, sentence awarded to the applicant Asghar Ali is suspended and he is ordered to be released on bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 2,00,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of Deputy Registrar (Judicial) of this Bench. 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.