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1996 P Cr. L J 1521

GHULAM MUHAMMAD vs THE STATE

Citation1996 P Cr. L J 1521
CourtLahore High Court
Case No.Criminal Miscellaneous No,2 in Criminal Appeal No,73 of 1994
Date1995-03-27
Judge(s)Rashid Aziz Khan, Nasira Iqbal
ResultSentence suspended

ORDER

1. Ghulam Muhammad petitioner seeks suspension of sentence. He was tried along with others by Sessions Judge, Jhelum, who vide his judgment, dated 15-6-1994 convicted him under section 302, P.P.C. And sentenced to imprisonment for life with a fine of Rs.30,000. Suspension of sentence is being sought on old age. According to the discharge certificate from Army, petitioner's age is 91 years, which certainly would be old and infirm.

2. ' We have noticed that the petitioner was not alleged any overt act qua the deceased. In these circumstances, we feel it is a case for suspension of sentence. Therefore, the application is allowed.

3. Sentence of the petitioner (Ghulam Muhammad) is suspended provided he furnishes security in the sum of Rs.30,000 (Rupees thirty thousand only) with two sureties, each in the like amount, to the satisfaction of Assistant Commissioner/Duty Magistrate, Jhelum.

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