| Case ID |
ec5926c9-f82b-455e-9152-84b2fdc1dc82 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 45 of 2007 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 26, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The case involved an appeal where the counsel for the accused requested a reduction in the sentence awarded to the appellants from seven years' rigorous imprisonment to four years. The State counsel did not object to this reduction, citing the young age of the appellants and their remorse for the crime. After considering the circumstances, the court modified the original sentence, reducing it to four years' rigorous imprisonment for each appellant, with the sentences to run concurrently. The fine was also reduced from Rs.10,000 to Rs.5,000 for each count. The appeal was dismissed with these modifications. |
| Summary |
In the case of Lal Khan Alias Sher Khan and Another vs The State, the Sindh High Court addressed a criminal appeal concerning the reduction of sentences under the Pakistan Penal Code, specifically sections 324 and 395. The accused, represented by their counsel Ajab Khan Khatak, argued for a lesser sentence due to their youth and expression of remorse. The State, represented by Fazalur Rehman Awan, agreed to the reduction based on similar considerations. The court ultimately decided to reduce the sentence from seven years to four years of rigorous imprisonment and lowered the fine imposed. This case highlights the judicial approach towards sentencing young offenders and the importance of mitigating circumstances in criminal cases. Keywords: Sindh High Court, criminal appeal, Pakistan Penal Code, youth offenders, legal representation, sentencing reduction. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KHAWAJA NAVEED AHMED
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| Lawyers |
Ajab Khan Khatak,
Fazalur Rehman Awan
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| Petitioners |
ANOTHER,
LAL KHAN ALIAS SHER KHAN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1101,
2008 MLD 1586
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
324,
395
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