| Case ID |
006e0af0-6ca5-4a3f-9983-e453730060b9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 190 of 2010 and Crl. Rev. No. 38 of 20 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 07, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 07, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the conviction of Muhammad Sarwar under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code for committing murder. The court modified the death sentence to life imprisonment, citing that the extreme penalty was not justified given the circumstances of the case. The court found that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the appellant's guilt, including consistent eyewitness accounts and corroborating medical evidence. The appeal was dismissed, and the decision of the trial court was mostly upheld, with adjustments made to the sentencing. |
| Summary |
The Lahore High Court case concerning Muhammad Sarwar involved serious charges under the Pakistan Penal Code, specifically Section 302(b) for murder. The court examined the events leading to the murder, highlighting a civil dispute over agricultural land as the underlying motive for the crime. With a focus on the credibility of eyewitness testimonies and medical evidence, the court concluded that the prosecution had established a strong case against Sarwar. The initial death sentence was deemed excessive, leading to its conversion to life imprisonment. This case underscores the critical importance of thorough investigation and the weight of eyewitness accounts in criminal proceedings. The ruling also reflects a balanced approach to justice, allowing for the possibility of mitigating circumstances in sentencing decisions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMAD,
CH. MUSHTAQ AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Abdul Salam Alvi,
Mr. Khawaja Qaiser Butt,
Rana Shakeel Ahmed,
Faisal Aziz Chaudhry,
Malik Riaz Ahmed Saghla
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SARWAR
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 196,
2017 PLJ 13
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(b)
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