Summary of PLD 2022 SC 378
This is a judgement by the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) from 2022. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
A man named Muhammad Iqbal was convicted under the Import and Export (Control) Act for violating regulations.
The court allowed a delay in filing an appeal (application for condonation).
The court allowed a delay in filing an appeal (application for condonation).
Upheld Conviction:
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence of Muhammad Iqbal for violating Section 5(1) of the Act.
Compensation Modified:
The court modified the original judgement regarding compensation. While Iqbal's sentence remained, the requirement for him to pay compensation before release was removed.
Government to Pay Compensation:
The court directed the Federal Government to pay compensation of $87671.21 with interest to Mrs. Lina Bomba (buyer) from a designated fund or the Federal Consolidated Fund.
Government Can Recover from Iqbal:
The government has the right to recover the compensation amount from Muhammad Iqbal through separate legal proceedings.
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