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Mirza HAMAYOON vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJ 1648 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

Case information

Citation
2022 PCrLJ 1648 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court
Sindh High Court
Year
2022
Reporter
PCRLJ
Parties
Mirza HAMAYOON vs State Ss
Subject matter
Criminal
Provisions referred to
S. 5---C

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Judgment text as reported

Mirza HAMAYOON VS State Ss. 409, 477-a & 70---Prevention of Corruption act (II of 1947), S. 5---Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant and agent--- Falsification of accounts--- Criminal misconduct---Scope---appellant was convicted for misappropriation and embezzlement of certain amount which was received by him as a Bank teller---Counsel for appellant conceded that the prosecution had proved the charge and stated that he did not want to argue the appeal on merits instead requested a reasonable reduction in sentence on the grounds that (a) he had served most of his sentence (b) that he had a family to support for which he was the sole bread winner (c) that he suffered ill health (d) that he had already suffered through the loss of his job (e) that the appellant showed remorse for his actions by deciding not to contest the appeal and (f) that the appellant had used his time productively in jail in activities which could contribute towards his reformation---Mitigating circumstances made out by the appellant justified a reduction in sentence---appellant's conviction was maintained but his sentence was reduced from seven years to six years---For default in payment of fine, the appellant was directed to undergo one year---High Court clarified that the appellant would still be liable to pay the fine imposed on him under the impugned judgment---appeal was dismissed except as modified in terms of sentencing.

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