| Case ID |
05895ad3-3497-4e4c-9615-edbf4734df1b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. S-58 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 05, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was allowed, and the conviction and sentence awarded to Muhammad Bux were set aside, leading to his acquittal of the charges. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence linking the accused to the crime, as key witnesses were not presented, and the complainant did not identify Muhammad Bux during the trial. Consequently, he was directed to be released unless required in other cases. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. S-58 of 2011, the Sindh High Court dealt with an appeal involving allegations of robbery under Section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The appellant, Muhammad Bux, was accused of robbing a complainant of his mare and cash. However, during the trial, it was highlighted that there was no ocular evidence connecting Muhammad Bux to the crime, as the complainant did not implicate him. The prosecution's failure to present eye-witnesses further weakened their case. The High Court ultimately acquitted Muhammad Bux, emphasizing the principle of 'no evidence' in criminal proceedings. This case underscores the importance of robust evidence in securing a conviction and the legal protections afforded to individuals accused of crimes, reinforcing the notion that an accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Keywords such as 'Sindh High Court', 'criminal appeal', 'Pakistan Penal Code', and 'robbery acquittal' are crucial for understanding this landmark decision and its implications in criminal law. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NISAR MUHAMMAD SHAIKH
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| Lawyers |
Syed Shahzad Ali Shah,
Shahzado Saleem
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD BUX
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 1347,
2013 MLD 159
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
392
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