Criminal Miscellaneous No,1 of 1999.
' Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is a lady and her role as described by the prosecution is merely holding of legs of the deceased Mst. Tameezan Bibi who was hacked to death by her co-accused Sajawal Khan. Learned counsel prays for suspension of sentence awarded to the petitioner alongwith the co-accused. He has relied on Latif Bibi v. Abdul ghafoor 1994 SCM R 1727, in which case role of Lalkara and holding of legs was attributed to the convict who was also sentenced to life imprisonment.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the appeal is not likely to be taken up in near future for final hearing and further the role attributed to the petitioner is merely holding of legs of the deceased lady. The fatal blows were given by Sajawal and that the petitioner being a lady is entitled to the exercise of discretion in her favour.
3. Learned State Counsel did not oppose the criminal miscellaneous and stated that he has no objection if the sentence of the petitioner is suspended.
4. Sentence of the petitioner is suspended provided she furnishes security in the sum of Rs,50,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Deputy Registrar (Judicial) of this Court.
C.M. Stands disposed of. 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.