| Case ID |
051fee0c-e114-45ae-be06-9ab11d72ef8a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 101 of 1978 and 191 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 04, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction of Jahaz Khan for the murder of the deceased under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code, finding sufficient evidence against him. The court also set aside the death sentence imposed by the High Court and instead ordered imprisonment for life, maintaining the fine. The other accused were acquitted due to lack of corroborative evidence supporting their participation in the crime. The court emphasized the importance of corroboration in eyewitness testimony and noted discrepancies in the accounts provided by the eyewitnesses. The judgment highlighted the necessity for rigorous examination of evidence in criminal proceedings. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the criminal appeals of Jahaz Khan and others concerning a murder conviction. The Supreme Court of Pakistan assessed the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence, leading to the conclusion that while Jahaz Khan was guilty of murder, the other accused lacked sufficient evidence against them. The court's decision to impose a life sentence instead of the death penalty reflects its judicial discretion in sentencing based on the particulars of the case. The case illustrates fundamental principles of criminal law, particularly the weight of corroborative evidence and the standards required for conviction. The ruling reinforces the legal standards for assessing eyewitness reliability and the importance of forensic evidence in criminal trials. This case serves as a significant legal precedent in the interpretation of the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, emphasizing the judicial system's commitment to justice through careful evaluation of evidence. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, C.J.,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
Kh. Muhammad Sharif, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri, Advocate-on-Record,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record,
Ch. Ghulam Muhammad, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rao Muhammad Yousaf Khan, Advocate-on-Record,
Mehmood A. Qureshi, Advocate-on-Record,
Sanaullah Bajwa, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
Chotey Khan,
Jahaz Khan
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 318,
1987 SCMR 351
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302,
148,
149,
417,
382-B,
423
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