' ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH, J.--This petition for leave to appeal arises from the order of a learned Division Bench of the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, dated 27-3-1989, whereby the petition filed by the petitioners for suspension of their sentence was dismissed.
2. The petitioners were charged and tried for offences under section 392/397, P.P.C. By the Punjab Special Court No,7 at Rawalpindi and vide order dated 21-6-1988 were sentenced to 10 years' R.I.
With a fine of Rs,10,000 each or in default to further two years' R.I. Against their conviction and sentence the petitioners filed an appeal in the High Court and a prayer was made for the suspension of the sentence. This prayer was turned down twice earlier.
3. We have heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and we do not find any substance in the petition in hand. The petitioners have been sentenced to 10 years R.I. And no ground has been made out for suspension of the sentence. The question whether the petitioners could be sentenced under section 397 P.P.C. Is a matter which touches upon the merits of the case and can be debated and adjudicated upon in the appellate Court.
4. This petition is thus dismissed.