| Case ID |
0401a19d-02d1-4dbe-9e19-25a60cb99451 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 325 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
May 19, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
May 19, 1998 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the conviction of Mukhtar Ahmad for the murder of Zafar Iqbal, affirming the trial court's judgment which sentenced him to death. The court found sufficient evidence to establish Mukhtar's involvement in a premeditated conspiracy leading to the murder. The court ruled that the prosecution had successfully proved its case against Mukhtar, despite the acquittal of the co-accused. The evidence presented was deemed credible, with witnesses confirming Mukhtar's presence at the crime scene and his actions leading to the murder. The court emphasized that the failure to prove the conspiracy against all accused did not affect Mukhtar's conviction, as he was implicated through direct evidence. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, and the death sentence was confirmed. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mukhtar Ahmad vs. The State, the Lahore High Court addressed significant legal principles related to conspiracy and murder under the Penal Code. This case revolves around the brutal murder of Zafar Iqbal, where the prosecution presented compelling evidence that Mukhtar Ahmad was involved in a conspiracy with several co-accused to eliminate the deceased due to suspected illicit relations. The court highlighted the challenges in proving conspiracy, noting that direct evidence is often scarce, and the prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies. The trial court's conviction was based on the presence of Mukhtar at the crime scene and the corroboration of witnesses, which established his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court's decision serves as a critical reference for understanding the application of legal standards in murder cases, particularly in the context of conspiracy. This case underscores the importance of credible witness testimony and the evidentiary burdens in criminal proceedings, making it a vital resource for legal practitioners and scholars. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IFTIKHAR HUSSAIN CHAUDHRY,
SH. LUTFUR REHMAN
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| Lawyers |
Akhtar Ali Qureshi,
Abdul Nasir Jasra,
Ijaz Hussain Batalvi,
Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa,
Ch. Muhammad Ishaq
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| Petitioners |
Mukhtar Ahmad
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 2243,
2000 MLD 77
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
120-A,
302
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