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1972 SCMR 273

JALAL Alias JALLA AND 4 Others vs THE STATE

Citation1972 SCMR 273
CourtSupreme Court of Pakistan
Case No.Criminal Revision No. 854 of 1964 Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.
Judge(s)Waheeduddin Ahmad, Sajjad Ahmad Jan
ResultLeave refused

1. SAJJAD AHMAD, J.-The petitioners are aggrieved by the order of learned Single Judge of the Lahore High Court passed in revisional jurisdiction, whereby their convictions under section 325/149, P. P. C. With a sentence of one year R. I. And a fine of Rs.50 or, in default, three months' R. I., have been upheld. They were also found guilty by the trial Magistrate and the appellate Court under section.148, P. P. C. However, the learned Single Judge in the High Court has set aside their conviction on this count for the reason that it was not proved that the petitioners were armed with deadly weapons, failing to take note of the fact that if the charge under section 148 failed on the ground mentioned by him, the petitioners could not escape their liability under section 147, P. P. C.

2. On the basis of the learned Judge's own finding that the petitioners were members of an unlawful assembly and were guilty of rioting, although not armed with deadly weapons.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioners has argued before us that the prosecution evidence is of an interested nature, and it is not safe to place reliance on it. We consider that the evi4ence has been duly appraised by the Courts below, and has been rightly accepted in proof of the petitioners' guilt.

4. No interference is called for by this Court. The petition is dismissed. 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.

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