| Case ID |
003a5841-fd9c-49aa-9ebe-59199f600097 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 617 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 29, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan acquitted Muhammad Mansha of the offense under section 295-B of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court found significant procedural violations during the trial, including the failure to properly assess the competence of the deaf and dumb witness and the lack of an independent interpreter. The prosecution's case was riddled with inconsistencies and failures to adhere to the necessary legal standards, leading to the decision that the conviction and sentence could not be sustained. |
| Summary |
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the serious implications of procedural justice and the rights of the accused in criminal proceedings. The case revolved around the alleged desecration of the Holy Quran, with the primary evidence coming from a deaf and dumb witness. The court scrutinized the trial court's handling of the witness's testimony and the qualifications of the interpreter, ultimately finding that the trial was not conducted fairly. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to criminal procedural laws, ensuring that all evidence is collected and presented in a manner that upholds the integrity of the judicial process. This case highlights the critical balance between prosecutorial vigor and the fundamental rights of the accused, a topic that remains relevant in contemporary legal discussions. Keywords such as 'procedural justice', 'rights of the accused', 'criminal law', and 'judicial integrity' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling, making it a significant reference point for legal professionals and scholars alike. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
DOST MUHAMMAD KHAN,
QAZI FAEZ ISA
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| Lawyers |
Rizwan Ejaz, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Muhammad Waheed Khan, Additional P.G., Punjab
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD MANSHA
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 171,
2019 SCMR 64
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984)
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| Sections |
295B,
543,
59
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