Under section 35 Cr.P.C. the total period of imprisonment at one trial cannot exceed 25 years. In the instant case the Petitioner’s sentence of imprisonment adds up to 100 years which is impermissible under the law.

Under section 35 Cr.P.C. the total period of imprisonment at one trial cannot exceed 25 years. In the instant case the Petitioner’s sentence of imprisonment adds up to 100 years which is impermissible under the law. Therefore, the anomaly must be rectified.

WP 42391/19

Hafeez Bibi Vs The State etc .

19-01-2021

2021 LHC 477