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2003 MLD 1632

MUHAMMAD ASGHAR vs THE STATE

Citation2003 MLD 1632
CourtLahore High Court
Case No.Criminal Application No,424 of 1993
Date2001-11-14
Judge(s)Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry
ResultApplication dismissed

ORDER

' This application has been moved for the release of the applicant as he is unable to make the payment of the Diyat amount.

2. Brief facts of the case are that the applicant was convicted under section 319, P.P.C. And was sentenced to 5 years' R.I. As Tazir and also. Imposed Rs,1,75,000 as Diyat. In case of default in the payment the applicant was ordered to remain in Jail. However, his detention shall be treated as simple. This judgment was passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Okara on 27-4-1993. Aggrieved by the said judgment the Criminal Appeal No,423 of 1993 was filed by the applicant which has been dismissed vide judgment dated 13-11-1998 by which the sentence of the period was reduced to already undergone by the applicant/appellant and his appeal to this extent was accepted.

However, he has been directed to make payment of Diyat amount imposed upon A him by the learned trial Court in the tune of Rs,1,75,000. In case of default in the payment of "Diyat" he shall be kept in Jail till it is fully paid. His sentence shall however, be treated as simple. This application is not maintainable as this Court has already decided the appeal and has passed the specific order that the applicant shall be kept in Jail till the Diyat amount is fully paid.

' This application is dismissed. 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.

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