Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Waris and Mubarik Ali, respondents, were tried under section 323/452, P.P.C. By Magistrate 1st Class, Samundri.
2. On the conclusion of the trial, they were convicted and sentenced to six months' R.I. Each under section 323, P.P.C. And to one year's R.I. Each and a fine of Rs.1,000 each or in default thereof three months' S.I. Under section 452, P.P.C. With the direction that the sentences shall run concurrently.
The respondents filed appeal against their conviction. Mst. Hanifan Bibi complainant filed revision petition for the enhancement of sentence. The learned Additional Sessions Judge, Faisalabad, dismissed the appeal and revision both vide his order, dated 14-1-1987; hence this petition by the complainant for the enhancement of sentence.
3. Ch: Sanaullah Bajwa, Advocate, learned counsel for the petitioner states that he is no more interested in the prosecution of this revision petition.
4. I have considered the question for the enhancement of sentence. I feel that the sentences awarded by the trial Court under the aforesaid sections is quite adequate and does not require interference in exercise of revisional powers of this Court. So, this petition is dismissed.
1991 P Cr. L J 1865 [Lahore] Before Rashid Aziz Khan J MANZUR HUSSAIN ---Appellant Versus THE STATE---Respondent Criminal Appeal No.279 of 1988, heard on 31st March, 1991.
Penal Code. (XLV of 1860)--- ----S. 468---Evidence, appreciation of---Accused a Head Clerk with Development Authority forged an allotment order of a plot in the name of person who did not even participate in the ballot---Handwriting of accused was identified by an employee of the Authority---Documentary evidence also supported prosecution case---Witnesses had no ill-will or mala fides against accused---Witnesses could safely be relied upon---Prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt---Accused being sole bread winner of family had lost his job---Conviction of accused was maintained, sentence of imprisonment was reduced to one already undergone but sentence of Fine was enhanced from Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000 after giving notice to accused.
Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa for Appellant.
Altafur Rehman's for the State.
Date of hearing: 31st March, 1991.