| Case ID |
04550c0f-27d0-4300-a81b-df6100fdee18 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.21 of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
May 16, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Lahore High Court that acquitted the respondents of the murder charges. It was found that the prosecution had failed to establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. The court highlighted that the eyewitnesses had motives other than truthfulness and had suppressed evidence. As per legal standards, the presumption of innocence is crucial, especially after an acquittal. The evidence presented was deemed insufficient to disturb the lower court's ruling, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal appeal concerning the acquittal of respondents in a murder case. The Supreme Court examined the evidence and the credibility of witnesses, ultimately upholding the acquittal based on the stringent standards required for overturning such judgments. The court emphasized the importance of the presumption of innocence, particularly when a competent court has already found the accused not guilty. The decision reflects the legal principles surrounding reappraisal of evidence in acquittal appeals and the need for compelling proof in criminal cases. Keywords: criminal appeal, acquittal, murder case, Supreme Court, presumption of innocence, evidentiary standards. |
| 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. EJAZ YOUSAF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ilyas Siddiqui,
Dr. Babar Awan,
Mian Asif Mumtaz,
Ch. Akhtar Ali,
Siddique Khan Baloch
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD YAQOOB
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| Respondents |
MANZOOR HUSSAIN,
Maqbool Hussain,
Kamran Shahzad
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1887,
2008 SCMR 1549
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Mansha Kausar v. Muhammad Asghar and others 2003 SCMR 477,
Rahimullah Jan v. Kashif and another PLD 2008 SC 298,
Ghulam Murtaza and another v. Muhammad Akram and others 2007 SCMR 1549,
Sikandar Hayat v. Muhammad Nawaz and others 1995 SCMR 616
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(b)/34,
417,
185
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