MUHAMMAD NAWAZ Versus STATE

ORDER

SH. KHIZAR HAYAT, J.- -- This is an application for suspension of execution of sentence of Riaz and Fayyaz, who vide judgment, dated 17-8-1992 passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Toba Tek Singh, stand convicted under section 302/34, P.P.C. and sentenced to imprisonment for life plus fine. The applicants/convicts are under arrest since 17-10-1991.

2. Suspension of sentence is sought on the solitary ground that the applicants were empty-handed at the time of occurrence -and did not cause any injury to the deceased.

3. Without expressing on the merits of the case, in view of the fact that the applicants did not cause any injury to the deceased and were empty-handed at the time of occurrence, we are disposed to allow this application. The execution of the sentence of the applicants is, therefore, suspended subject to their furnishing bail bond in the sum of Rs.10,000 each with one surety each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, during the pendency of the appeal.

N.H.Q./M-1380/L Sentence suspended.