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Case ID 4417de11-8a95-4f7f-994b-3becf2ded2ec
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Case Number Criminal Revision No. 173 and Criminal Miscellaneo
Decision Date Jul 10, 2019
Hearing Date Jul 10, 2019
Decision The Lahore High Court dismissed the revision petition regarding the conviction and sentences handed down by the trial court. The court upheld the conviction of the petitioner under sections 324 and 337-D of the Pakistan Penal Code, while allowing the payment of Arsh and Daman to be made in equal installments over a period set by the trial court. The petitioner was granted two years to make these payments, with the stipulation that failure to comply would result in custody. The court also set aside the fine imposed under section 324, deeming it harsh given the circumstances. The petitioner's co-accused had varying outcomes, with some acquitted and others convicted.
Summary In this case, the Lahore High Court addressed issues surrounding the sentencing of the petitioner, MUHAMMAD RIAZ, who was convicted and sentenced for offenses under sections 324 and 337-D of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court examined the legality of the trial court's decision to impose fines and required payments of Arsh and Daman. The case's circumstances highlighted the legal framework around the installment payment of such penalties, as outlined in sections 337-X and 337-Y of the Penal Code. The decision emphasized the need for fairness in the imposition of sentences, allowing the petitioner to pay his dues in a manageable manner while ensuring compliance with the law. The proceedings also involved various legal representatives and witnesses, showcasing the complexities of criminal law within the context of the Pakistani legal system. Keywords such as 'criminal law', 'Lahore High Court', 'Penal Code', 'installment payments', 'legal representation', and 'justice system' are vital for understanding the case's implications and relevance in ongoing legal discussions.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD WAHEED KHAN, J
Lawyers Malik Matee Ullah for Petitioner, Nemo for the Complainant, Ms. Tahira Parveen, District Public Prosecutor for the State
Petitioners MUHAMMAD RIAZ
Respondents THE STATE AND OTHERS
Citations 2020 SLD 1368 = 2020 YLR 1006
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Penal Code (West Pakistan Amendment) Act, 1964
Sections 337-X, 337-Y