Old man with poor health condition, whereas he has already undergone substantial part of sentence recorded by both the courts, we deem it appropriate to meet the ends of justice reduce the sentence already inflicted upon

However, certain relaxation has been shown by the apex Court in case reported as 2020 SCMR 1177 (Tariq Saeed vs. The State) on the following principle:

 9. …… As far as the contention of the learned counsel appearing on behalf of petitioner qua the old age and indisposition of the petitioner is concerned, it is observed that very genesis of white-collar crime has engulfed the educated-cum-privileged class while intruding its contours into the society which has almost become epidemic leaving miserable repercussions individually as well as collectively. It is detrimental to the very fabric of the society. However, while relying on case titled "Muhammad Ashraf alias Chaudhry v. The State" (1994 SCMR 667) and while taking into consideration that the petitioner is an old man with poor health condition, whereas he has already undergone substantial part of sentence recorded by both the courts, we deem it appropriate to meet the ends of justice reduce the sentence already inflicted upon the petitioner from seven years to five years while maintaining the sentence of fine of Rs.1,63,00,000/- and confiscation of farm-house belonging to petitioner in favour of the State.”

 Part of judgment 

IN THE ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT, ISLAMABAD (JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT)

Rashid Minhas VS NAB

Criminal Appeal-196-2018 | -

Before:
Honourable Mr. Justice Fiaz Ahmad Anjum Jandran, Honourable Mr. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani

Author:
Honourable Mr. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani