| Case ID |
040ac4d6-458e-43ad-b693-0726849151b4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. |
| Decision Date |
Apr 09, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 09, 1980 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal, indicating that the evidence presented in the case required reappraisal. The trial judge had disbelieved all evidence tendered by the prosecution except for the recovery of a gun, while the High Court relied on the evidence of eyewitnesses. The court acknowledged the concerns raised by the petitioner's counsel regarding the credibility of the evidence and the legality of the conviction based solely on the gun recovery, which lacked proper forensic examination. The case emphasizes the critical need for a thorough evaluation of evidence in murder trials, especially when the conviction hinges on a single piece of evidence that may not be adequately substantiated. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the murder of Muhammad Munir, with the petitioner, Muhammad Siddiq, convicted under section 304, Part-1, P.P.C. The trial revealed that the incident occurred on January 24, 1977, in Faisalabad, where the petitioner and his cousins allegedly attacked the deceased while he was cutting wheat. The case highlights the importance of eyewitness testimony and the reliability of evidence in legal proceedings. The Supreme Court's decision to grant leave to appeal underscores the judicial system's commitment to ensuring fair trials and the necessity of re-evaluating evidence when convictions are challenged. Key legal principles regarding the admissibility and evaluation of evidence are at the forefront of this case, making it significant in the context of criminal law in Pakistan. The implications of this case extend to future legal proceedings where the quality and integrity of evidence are paramount. Keywords: Supreme Court of Pakistan, murder trial, eyewitness testimony, legal principles, evidence evaluation, criminal law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
DORAB PATEL,
G. SAFDAR SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Yusuf Ali Khan, Bar-at-Law,
Ch. Akhtar Ali, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SIDDIQ
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 561,
1984 SCMR 552
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
S. 302/34
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