| Case ID |
20ac953d-2f12-4973-80b4-517b54ef62b0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal. No. 483 of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court maintained the conviction and sentence of the appellants, Fida Hussain and Zulfiqar Ali, under section 392 of the Penal Code. The court found that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. However, considering the circumstances, including the lengthy time the appellants had already spent in jail, the court decided to reduce the amount of fine from Rs.10,000 to Rs.1,000 each. The appeal was dismissed regarding the conviction but modified in terms of the fine. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 483 of 2001, the Lahore High Court addressed the conviction of Fida Hussain and Zulfiqar Ali for robbery under section 392 of the Penal Code. The incident occurred on August 18, 2000, where the complainant, Abdul Sattar, reported that he was robbed of his motorcycle and cash by the appellants while armed. The trial court sentenced both appellants to rigorous imprisonment for three years and imposed a fine of Rs.10,000. During the appeal, the court acknowledged the merits of the case but reduced the fine due to the time already served by the appellants, as well as the recovery of the stolen motorcycle. The decision emphasizes the importance of fair sentencing in light of the circumstances surrounding the case and the rights of the accused, while also maintaining the integrity of the judicial process. This case highlights key legal principles surrounding robbery, evidence evaluation, and sentencing discretion in criminal law. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD FARRUKH MAHMUD, J
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| Lawyers |
Aqeel Ahmad Chughtai,
Azmat Ali Khan Tagga
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| Petitioners |
FIDA HUSSAIN,
ZULFIQAR ALI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 1167,
2003 PCRLJ 887
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
392
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