| Case ID |
0297a281-96aa-409b-b3f6-c5eaead5d050 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.303-L of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 13, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition filed by Muhammad Islam, who was the solitary accused in a case involving the death of Asad due to knife injuries. Both lower courts had found sufficient evidence against him based on the ocular testimony provided by the complainant and another eyewitness. The court noted that the mitigating circumstances had already been considered, resulting in a life sentence for the accused. The petition was also barred by time, leading to the refusal of leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Islam vs The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the conviction of the petitioner who was accused of murder under Section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The court upheld the concurrent findings of the lower courts, which had established the petitioner's guilt based on credible eyewitness accounts. The decision emphasized the importance of ocular testimony in criminal law and the application of mitigating circumstances during sentencing. The petitioner faced a life sentence, and the court noted that the appeal was not filed within the stipulated time frame, further complicating his position. This case highlights critical aspects of criminal justice, including the evaluation of evidence and the procedural requirements for appeals. It serves as a significant reference point for future cases involving similar circumstances, particularly in the context of serious criminal offenses in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KHALIL-UR-REHMAN RAMDAY,
RAJA FAYYAZ AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
M.A. Zafar
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ISLAM
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1439,
2008 SCMR 67
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(b),
Art.185(3)
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