1. ' This is a petition under section 426, Cr. P.C. By Nazir alias Naziru and Shera, petitioners, for the suspension of their sentences pending the final disposal of their appeal. The petitioners have been convicted under section 366/34, P.P.C. And sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment each.
2. 2 Arguments heard. The only part attributed to the petitioners is that they participated in the abduction of Mst. Naziran. Though more than a year has passed since the conviction of the petitioners, the appeal has not been set down for hearing. In these circumstances, the petitioners are entitled to be released on bail.
3. 3 For the foregoing reasons, this petition is accepted and the sentences of Nazir alias Naziru and Shera, petitioners, are suspended and they are released on bail, subject to their furnishing security in the sum of Rupees Thirty Thousand (Rs,30,000) each with one surety each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Assistant Commissioner, Mandi Bahauddin.