| Case ID |
03e516c9-19a0-4b52-82f5-1ed99223a762 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal M.A. No.272 of 2008 in Criminal Appeal No |
| Decision Date |
Aug 22, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted Criminal Miscellaneous Application No.272 of 2008, allowing the parties to compound the offence. The legal heirs of the deceased had forgiven the appellant, Pir Muhammad, in the name of Allah Almighty and waived the right of Qisas, leading to the conviction and sentence of death awarded by the Trial Court being set aside. The appellant was ordered to be released forthwith, if not required in any other case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal M.A. No.272 of 2008 in Criminal Appeal No.233 of 2007, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a significant matter pertaining to the Pakistan Penal Code, specifically Sections 302, 309, and 310. The crux of the case revolved around a compromise between the accused, Pir Muhammad, and the legal heirs of the deceased, who expressed forgiveness and waived their right to Qisas in the name of Allah Almighty. This case highlights the importance of reconciliation and compromise in the legal system, showing how such agreements can lead to the overturning of severe sentences such as the death penalty. The court, upon reviewing the statements from the legal heirs and local elders, accepted the compromise, which demonstrates the judicial system's inclination towards restorative justice. The ruling not only emphasizes the power of forgiveness but also illustrates the procedural aspects of handling compromise applications within the criminal justice framework. This decision may serve as a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances, promoting a legal culture that values reconciliation over retribution. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR, C.J.,
IJAZ-UL-HASSAN KHAN,
CH. IJAZ YOUSAF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
S. Zafar Abbas Naqvi, Advocate-on-Record for the Complainant
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| Petitioners |
PIR MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 1606 = 2009 SCMR 303
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302,
309,
310
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