| Case ID |
17487ac5-423c-4334-a714-2a634b959030 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 736 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 06, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 06, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal of Mazhar Iqbal Satti, affirming his conviction under Section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, for possessing heroin weighing 1015 grams. The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was credible and consistent. However, it modified the conviction to Section 9(b) due to discrepancies in the weight of the narcotics as determined by forensic analysis. The appellant's sentence was adjusted accordingly, taking into account the actual quantity of heroin recovered, which was determined to be around 500 grams or less. The appellant was set at liberty as he had already served more than the modified sentence. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mazhar Iqbal Satti vs. State, the Lahore High Court addressed the appeal of Mazhar Iqbal Satti, who was convicted under Section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. The case revolved around the recovery of heroin, weighing 1015 grams, from the appellant during a police operation. The court examined the evidence, including witness testimonies and forensic analysis, which indicated discrepancies in the weight of the narcotics. The analysis revealed that the actual weight of the heroin was significantly less than initially reported. Consequently, the court modified the conviction to Section 9(b), which pertains to lesser quantities of narcotics, and adjusted the sentence accordingly. The decision highlighted the importance of accurate evidence in narcotics cases and emphasized the court's role in ensuring justice. This case underscores the complexities involved in drug-related convictions and the need for rigorous legal scrutiny. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Forensic Science Agency,
Police Station Kahuta,
Rawalpindi
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| Judges |
RAJA SHAHID MEHMOOD ABBASI,
CH. ABDUL AZIZ,
MAZHAR IQBAL SATTI
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Samar Naveed Malik,
Mr. Arshad Majeed Chaudhary,
Mr. Naveed Ahmad Warraich
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| Petitioners |
Mazhar Iqbal Satti
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| Respondents |
State
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 1972,
2022 PLJ 684
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2009 Lahore 362
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
9(c),
9(b)
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