| Case ID |
040992af-197c-427d-ace4-371b821a23fc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 367-J, 1838 and Murder Referen |
| Decision Date |
Oct 04, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 04, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court acquitted the accused, ZAHEER ABBAS and others, in a case involving multiple homicides, primarily due to a lack of credible evidence. The prosecution's narrative was undermined by inconsistencies and doubts regarding the identification of the assailants and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The court emphasized that the prosecution failed to establish a clear motive or reliable eyewitness accounts, leading to the conclusion that the case against the accused was not free from doubt. Consequently, the convictions and sentences imposed by the Trial Court were set aside, and the accused were released. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a tragic incident where multiple individuals were killed during a sudden assault. The prosecution presented a narrative suggesting that the accused sought revenge due to a family dispute stemming from a marriage without familial consent. However, the court found significant gaps in the prosecution's evidence, including questions about the reliability of eyewitness accounts and the lack of forensic support. Key issues raised included the timing of events, the credibility of witnesses, and the absence of solid proof connecting the accused to the crime. Ultimately, the Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the accused, citing the principle of 'benefit of doubt' which is fundamental in criminal law. The case highlights the importance of rigorous evidence standards in the pursuit of justice. Keywords such as 'criminal law', 'homicide', 'benefit of doubt', and 'eyewitness credibility' are crucial for understanding the nuances of this judgment and its implications in similar legal contexts. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED,
SARDAR AHMAD NAEEM
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| Lawyers |
Syed Zahid Hussain Bokhari,
Ali Muhammad Zahid Bokhari,
Muhammad Ashraf,
Ms. Khalida Parveen,
Zahid Aslam Malik,
Aftab Ahmad Toor,
Zafar Zulqarnain,
Muhammad Waqas Anwar,
D.P.G.
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| Petitioners |
ZAHEER ABBAS AND ANOTHER
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 1290 = 2018 MLD 887
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b),
324,
337-F(iv),
148,
149
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