MUHAMMAD TAQI USMANI, J.---Leave in this case was granted MAULANA only to consider the question of sentence. The appellants namely, Gulzar alias Gara and Zahid Nawaz were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Sheikhupura under section 392, P.P.C. Read with section 20 of the Offences Against Property (Hadood Ordinance), 1979 and were sentenced to 10 years R.I. Plus a fine of Rs,10,000 or in default 2 years' R.I. Each. The amount of fine if recovered was ordered to be paid to the complainant as compensation. Both of them were also given the benefit of section 382-B, Cr.P.C.
2. The learned counsel for the appellants submitted that the sentence given in the circumstances of this case was excessive. He relied on the case of Sajjad Ahmed v. The State (1992 SCMR 408), decided by the Supreme Appellate Court.
3. We are inclined to accept the submission of the learned counsel and we feel that in the circumstances of this case the sentence of 7 years' R.I. Shall meet the ends of justice, therefore, the sentence of imprisonment awarded to him is reduced to 7 years' R.I. With benefit of section 382-B, Cr.P.C. However, other sentences awarded to him shall remain intact. The appeal is disposed of accordingly.
Sentence reduced.