' This Criminal Appeal arises from the judgment of the learned Senior Special Judge, Anti- Corruption, Lahore whereby he on 10-1-1981 convicted Mushtaq Ahmad appellant under section 161, P.P.C. read with section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947 and sentenced him to li years'
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2. Since after hearing the learned counsel for the parties I feel inclined to set aside the conviction and sentence of the appellant on the ground of the lack of jurisdiction of the trial Court to try the case, I need not enter into merits of the case.
3. Learned counsel relied on case of Mahmoodul Hassan v. The State reported as 1984 P Cr. L J 1107, to contend that Mr. M. Anwar Shariq, learned Senior Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Punjab, Lahore being not qualified to be appointed as a Special Judge the trial conducted by him was illegal.
Following the case law referred to by the learned counsel, I set aside the conviction and sentence of the appellant.
4. Since there was no legal trial therefore, the question of the acquittal/conviction of the appellant does not arise and the case has to be re-tried de novo by the Senior Special Judge Anti- Corruption, Lahore .
De novo trial ordered. 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.