SHAHU AND 7 Others vs THE STATE — 1971 PCRLJ 138

Citation: 1971 PCRLJ 138

Court: Lahore High Court

Year: 1971

Decision Date: 1971-05-30

Parties: SHAHU AND 7 Others vs THE STATE

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Case cited as 1971 PCRLJ 138

Judgment Text

Court Name: Lahore High Court Judge(s): Maulvi Mushtaq Hussain, Bashir-ud-Din Ahmad Title: SHAHU AND 7 Others vs THE STATE Case No.: Criminal Appeal No. 361 and Murder Reference No. 165 of 1968 Date of Judgment:1971-05-30 Reported As: 1971 P Cr. L J 138 Result: Appeal allowed JUDGMENT JUDGMENT MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN MUNIR, J.-Shahu (55), Farid (45), Amir (40), Manzur (45), Ramzan alias Ramoon (50), Lal alias Lalu (50), Lashkari (65) and Yousaf alias Anno (40) were con--victed by the learned Sessions Judge, Lyallpur, under section 396 of the Pakistan Penal Code for committing murder of Muhammad deceased son of Jagu, while jointly committing dacoity and under section 395 read with section 397, P. P. C. For attempting to cause the death of or causing grievous hurt to Sultan (P. W. 11) being armed with deadly weapons. Shahu and Farid accused have been sentenced to death under section 396 of the Pakistan Penal Code and to ten years' rigorous, imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2,000.00 each in default of payment of which, to further rigorous imprisonment for three years each under section 395 read with section 397 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The latter sentences, awarded to them, have been directed to operate only, if the death sentences were not confirmed by this Court. The remaining accused, namely, Amir, Manzur, Ramzan, Lashkari, Yousaf and Lal have been sentenced to transportation for life and a fine of Rs. 2,000.00 each under section 396 of the Pakistan Penal Code and in default of…

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