| Case ID |
00bf8613-b08b-4421-b5c3-f73defa420a4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Special Leave to Appeal No. 214 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 11, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 11, 1986 |
| Decision |
The petitioner, Muhammad Khalid, was convicted under sections 302 and 452 of the Penal Code for the murder of his wife, Naseem Akhtar. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs.10,000, with an alternative of three years imprisonment in case of default. Additionally, he received a three-year sentence under section 452 and a fine of Rs.2,000, with an alternative of one year imprisonment for non-payment of the fine. The Lahore High Court upheld the conviction and sentences, leading the petitioner to seek a special leave to appeal. However, the Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the case and determined that the defense plea was not adequately considered and was rightly rejected by the lower courts. Consequently, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition, maintaining the original convictions and sentencing. |
| Summary |
In the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision on October 11, 1986, regarding Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 214 of 1981, petitioner Muhammad Khalid contested his conviction under sections 302 and 452 of the Penal Code for the murder of his wife, Naseem Akhtar. The case arose from an incident on December 7, 1976, where Muhammad Khalid allegedly stabbed his wife following a dispute. The prosecution detailed the events leading to the crime, while the defense claimed provocation due to witnessing his wife without a shirt and encountering a stranger. Despite the defense's arguments, the Supreme Court found them unsubstantiated, affirming the lower courts' decisions to uphold the convictions and sentences. The ruling emphasizes the judiciary's commitment to upholding legal standards and ensuring that criminal defenses are thoroughly evaluated, reinforcing the rule of law in Pakistan. This case highlights key aspects of criminal liability, the evaluation of defense pleas, and the appellate process within the Pakistani legal system, making it a significant reference for legal practitioners and scholars interested in criminal jurisprudence and appellate litigation in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
THE STATE,
Muhammad Anwar,
MUHAMMAD KHALID,
Naseem Akhtar
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH
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| Lawyers |
Waheeduddin Virk,
Iqbal Ahmad Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD KHALID
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1036,
1986 SCMR 1956
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| Other Citations |
Criminal Appeal No. 829 of 1979
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
302,
452
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