| Case ID |
2c3495bc-f2c7-4d87-972f-a18d216fe8bc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 14-K of |
| Decision Date |
Jul 08, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the petition for leave to appeal concerning the suspension of a sentence awarded under Section 302 of the Penal Code during the pendency of an appeal. The complainant challenged the High Court's order that suspended the sentence, citing statutory delay in the appeal's disposal. Both parties expressed a desire for the High Court to resolve the appeal within three months. The Supreme Court, without delving into the merits of the case, directed the High Court to expedite the appeal process. Consequently, the petition for leave to appeal was disposed of with the instruction to prioritize the matter, ensuring a resolution within the stipulated timeframe. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 14-K of 1998, the Supreme Court of Pakistan deliberated on the suspension of a sentence under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The case arose from a complainant's challenge to the High Court's suspension order, citing delays in the appeal's processing. Both parties agreed that the High Court should be directed to resolve the appeal within three months, which the Supreme Court accommodated by issuing a directive. This case highlights the importance of timely judicial processes and the ability of higher courts to ensure that lower courts adhere to statutory timelines, thereby reinforcing the rule of law and access to justice. The decision underscores the role of the Supreme Court in facilitating judicial efficiency and addressing concerns regarding delays in legal proceedings, a relevant issue in contemporary legal discourse. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAIDUZZAMAN SIDDIQUI,
NASIR ASLAM ZAHID
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Iftikhar Ahmed,
Akhlaq Ahmed Siddiqui,
Azizullah Shaikh,
Faizanul Haq,
Muneeb Ahmed Khan
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| Petitioners |
GHAFOOR AHMAD
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| Respondents |
another,
DUR MUHAMMAD
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 1628,
2001 SCMR 2025
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
S.426(1A),
S.302,
Art.185(3)
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