' Through the instant petition, the petitioner seeks suspension of sentences awarded to him by the learned Sessions Judge, Sahiwal, vide judgment dated 24-12-2011, in case FIR No, 16/2008, under Section 302/34, PPC, registered at Police Station Noor Shah District Sahiwal, whereby, he was convicted under Section 302(b), PPC, and sentenced to imprisonment for life. He was directed to pay compensation to the tune of rupees one lac to the legal heirs of the deceased Mst. Asia Bibi and in default whereof to suffer further six months SI.
2. This petition is for release of the petitioner-appellant on the ground of statutory delay in the decision of the appeal. Learned Law Officer, when confronted, submits that the petitioner remained in jail for more than two years after his conviction and there is no fault on the part of the appellant in the decision of his appeal.
3. This being so, this petition is allowed and by suspending his sentence the petitioner shall be released on bail provided he furnishes bail bonds in the sum of rupees two lace with two sureties each, in the like amount to the satisfaction of Deputy Registrar (Judl.) of this Court.