Intention of lawmakers and diminishing the rigour of law

Supreme Court in case of Ameer Zeb Vs. The State (PLD 2012 SC 380) observed:-

5. Because of the conflict of decisions of this Court on the above point, the High Courts and subordinate Courts are making pick and choose to apply any of the decisions in the case which apparently is causing miscarriage of justice. Now it is left at the discretion of the High Courts and subordinate Courts to give benefit or otherwise to any particular accused which apparently is frustrating the intention of lawmakers and diminishing the rigour of law for which it is made…

Used in Judgement of
Lahore High court
WP- Criminal Proceeding
9027-17
2018 LHC 1465

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