| Case ID |
223fc75d-5e85-4a96-bf08-ce77a512a33e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 505 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 09, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| Decision |
The appellant, Muhammad Sikandar Mehmood, was convicted under section 22(b) of the Emigration Ordinance, 1979, and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years with a fine of Rs.10,00,000. He was also sentenced under section 18(a) of the Emigration Ordinance to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment and under section 6(1)(g) of the Passports Act to 2 years. However, the court acquitted him of the charges under section 18(a) and section 6(1)(g), maintaining the conviction under section 22(b). The court found that the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt regarding the appellant's involvement in arranging fake documents for emigration and extorting money from victims under the pretense of providing employment abroad. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Sikandar Mehmood vs The State through FIA, the Sindh High Court dealt with serious allegations of emigration fraud involving the accused, who was accused of extorting money from individuals seeking employment abroad. The prosecution presented evidence showing that the accused, in collusion with his associates, provided victims with fake passports and visas, leading to significant financial losses. The court highlighted the importance of credible witness testimony, which supported the prosecution's claims. Despite the defense's attempts to create doubt, the court found the evidence overwhelmingly in favor of the prosecution. The outcome of this case underscores the legal implications of emigration fraud and the responsibilities of individuals in ensuring lawful practices in employment overseas. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FAROOQ ALI CHANNA, J
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| Lawyers |
Khan Muhammad Sirohi,
Qadir Hussain Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SIKANDAR MEHMOOD
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| Respondents |
The State through FIA
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 2813,
2013 YLR 2155
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Emigration Ordinance, 1979,
Passports Act, 1974
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| Sections |
22(b),
18(a),
6(1)(g)
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