| Case ID |
2b09bc9d-e30d-42f4-ab1c-d738b39fccfb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 1 in Criminal Appeal No |
| Decision Date |
Dec 14, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the petition for suspension of the sentence of Niamat Ali, who had been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and other penalties. The court considered the medical condition of the petitioner, his age (over 70 years), and the lack of evidence against him for the allegations of causing any injury to the deceased. The court observed that the question of vicarious liability needed serious consideration at the time of the main appeal hearing. Given the circumstances, the petition was allowed, and the sentence was suspended until the final disposal of the appeal, with the condition that the petitioner furnish bail bonds. |
| Summary |
In the case of Niamat Ali vs. The State, the Lahore High Court addressed the appeal regarding the suspension of a sentence for Niamat Ali, who had been convicted under multiple sections of the Penal Code. The case highlighted critical issues including medical grounds for suspension, the age of the petitioner, and the allegations against him. The court emphasized that the only allegations against Ali pertained to causing injury to one individual, Haq Nawaz, while the fatal shots were attributed to a co-accused. The court noted that Ali had remained on bail during the trial and had no prior complaints against him regarding bail misuse. This case underscores the judicial consideration of medical conditions, age, and the fundamental principles of justice in criminal law, particularly in light of an accused's rights during the appeal process. The decision reflects a growing trend towards leniency for elderly and ailing defendants, aligning with evolving legal standards around human rights and the treatment of vulnerable defendants. The court's ruling serves as a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances, emphasizing the balance between justice and compassion in the legal system. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ANWAARUL HAQ,
SYED IFTIKHAR HUSSAIN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Naveed Inayat Malik,
Tariq Javed,
Muhamamd Yousaf,
Asif Javed Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
NIAMAT ALI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2012 SLD 2603 = 2012 YLR 2554
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| Other Citations |
Maqsood v. Ali Muhammad and another 1971 SCMR 657,
Haji Mir Aftab v. The State 1979 SCMR 320
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
426,
302(b),
324,
337-F(vi),
34,
148,
149
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