CONVERSION
Conversion
of memo of appeal into a memo of revision
A time
barred appeal was filed under section 30 of the Special Powers Act challenging
an order of conviction and sentence. Since the Special Powers Act makes no provision
for condonation of delay, section 5 of the Limitation Act not being made
applicable to Special Powers Act cases, the convict was left with no remedy for
vindication of his grievances. By exercising inherent power under section 561A
Cr.P.C. the High Court Di- vision converted the memo of appeal into a memo of
revision to examine the legality and propriety of the impugned order of
conviction for securing the ends of justice. Sohail Ahmed Chowdhury Vs. The
State, 15BLD(HCD) 239
