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1991 PCRLJ 1884

MUHAMMAD ARSHAD vs THE STATE-

Petitioner: MUHAMMAD ARSHAD VS Respondent: THE STATE-

Court: Lahore High Court Decision Date: 1991-04-22

Full Judgment Text & Judicial Ruling

Court Name: Lahore High Court Judge(s): Muhammad Munir Khan Title: MUHAMMAD ARSHAD vs THE STATE- Case No.: Criminal Revision No.265 of 1985 Date of Judgment:1991-04-22 Reported As: 1991 P Cr. L J 1884 Result: Order accordingly

JUDGMENT

JUDGMENT Muhammad Arshad, petitioner was tried under sections 3044, 279 and 336, P.P.C, by Magistrate Section 30, Faisalabad, for causing the death of Muhammad Younis by rash and negligent driving. 2. On the conclusion of the trial, he was convicted under section 304-A, P.P.C. And sentenced to four years' R.I. And a fine of Rs.6,000 or in default thereof one year's R.I. It w--s directed that the fine, if recovered, Rs.5,000 be paid to the legal heirs of Muhammad Younis deceased. On appeal, the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Faisalabad, altered the conviction from section 304-A to section 338, P.P.C. And sentenced him to one and a half years' R.I. And a fine of Rs.6,000 hence this revision. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner does not challenged the conviction of the petitioner. He states that since the petitioner has, by now, served the entire sentence, therefore, he is no more interested in the prosecution of this revision. He has decided not to press this petition. Disposed of accordingly.

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