| Case ID |
f9fac33a-2904-448e-86fb-20165ce144f3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 551 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 17, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 17, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the lower courts, maintaining the three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on the petitioner for dishonestly issuing a cheque. The court found that the prosecution had successfully established the issuance of the cheque and its subsequent bounce due to insufficient funds. The presence of documentary evidence, including verified bank slips and witness testimonies, supported the prosecution's case. The court also noted the registration of multiple similar cases against the petitioner, indicating a pattern of habitual offending, thus justifying the refusal to reduce the sentence. Consequently, the petition for leave to appeal was dismissed. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal petition concerning the issuance of a dishonored cheque under Section 489-F of the Penal Code (XLV of 1860). The petitioner, found guilty by a Magistrate, faced a three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence that was upheld by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The decision was based on solid evidence, including testimonies and documentation that confirmed the cheque's issuance and its bounce upon presentation. The court emphasized the significance of accountability in financial transactions, especially given the petitioner's record of similar offenses. The ruling serves as a reminder of the legal consequences associated with dishonesty in financial dealings, reinforcing the integrity of the banking system. Keywords such as 'dishonestly issuing a cheque', 'Penal Code', 'Supreme Court decision', and 'criminal appeal' highlight the case's relevance in legal discussions and can aid in SEO optimization. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAJJAD ALI SHAH, JUSTICE,
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Maulvi Anwar ul Haq, Advocate Supreme Court,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah, Advocate Supreme Court,
Niaz Ullah Khan Niazi, Advocate General Islamabad,
Zulfiqar Ali, ASI, PS. I-9, Islamabad for the State,
Jam Khurshid Ahmed, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
MEHMOOD QAISAR
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| Respondents |
THE STATE AND ANOTHERS
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 629,
2021 SCMR 510
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
489-F
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