| Case ID |
0493f57b-95af-4b4f-94d4-19652e1334c3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petitions Nos. 41 and 59 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 17, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 17, 1985 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal in the case concerning the conviction of the petitioners for murder. The court identified significant discrepancies in the prosecution's evidence, particularly regarding the reliability of witness testimonies, which were largely from close relatives of the deceased. The court noted that the trial court had previously sentenced the petitioners to death, which was later converted to life imprisonment by the High Court. The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity for a re-appraisal of evidence, especially considering the acquittal of co-accused and the allegations of false implication. Given these circumstances, the court granted leave for further examination of the evidence presented in the trial. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Petitions Nos. 41 and 59 of 1982, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed serious concerns regarding the conviction of several petitioners for the murder of Muhammad Din. The court's decision, issued on November 17, 1985, revolved around significant inconsistencies in the evidence presented by the prosecution, particularly the testimonies of close relatives of the deceased. The Supreme Court highlighted the importance of scrutinizing witness credibility, especially when the testimonies come from family members who may have biases. Additionally, the court noted that the initial trial court had sentenced the petitioners to death, a decision that was subsequently modified to life imprisonment by the Lahore High Court. Throughout the proceedings, the petitioners maintained their stance of being falsely implicated in the case. The Supreme Court's ruling emphasized a thorough re-examination of the evidence was necessary, especially in light of the acquittal of co-accused individuals. This case underlines the critical role of fair trial principles and the need for objective assessment of evidence in criminal proceedings. Keywords related to this case include 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'murder conviction', 'evidence reappraisal', 'witness credibility', and 'criminal law in Pakistan'. These keywords are currently trending and relevant for legal research. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Muhammad Din
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
S. A. NUSRAT, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Rana Abdur Rahim,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab,
Ch. Imtiaz Ahmed,
Rana Maqbool Ahmed Qadri
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| Petitioners |
GHULAM MUHAMMAD,
Atta Muhammad,
Khushi Muhammad,
Muhammad Shafi,
Pir Bakhsh
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD ARIF
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 766,
1986 SCMR 1187
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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
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