| Case ID |
05c375c9-276a-4f6d-b48e-caa489d1ff1d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 1-P of 1976 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 21, 1976 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 28, 1976 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant, Sakin Muhammad, for the murder of Hussan Dad. The evidence presented included the testimonies of two eye-witnesses who were cousins of the deceased, corroborated by medical evidence showing two firearm wounds on the deceased's body. The court found the trial court's assessment of the evidence reasonable and noted that the appellant's abscondence after the crime was a significant factor in affirming the conviction. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the sentence of death imposed by the lower courts. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the murder of Hussan Dad, which occurred on February 21, 1972, in Maneri Bala bazar. The appellant, Sakin Muhammad, was accused of shooting the deceased after a personal vendetta stemming from a prior altercation. The prosecution's case was built on the testimonies of two eye-witnesses, both of whom were related to the deceased, and medical evidence supporting the occurrence of the crime. The Supreme Court examined the credibility of the evidence, the motive behind the murder, and the implications of the appellant's behavior following the incident. Ultimately, the Court confirmed the lower courts' findings, emphasizing the importance of corroborative evidence in murder cases, particularly when the witnesses have potential biases. This case highlights critical issues in criminal justice, including the evaluation of eyewitness credibility, the significance of medical evidence, and the consequences of an accused individual's actions post-incident. Key legal principles from the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code were applied, ensuring a thorough legal analysis that contributes to the broader understanding of criminal law in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Salahuddin Ahmed,
Muhammad Afzal Cheema,
Dorab Patel
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| Lawyers |
Mian Mahmud Ali Qasuri,
Amirzada Khan,
Mufti Muhammad Idrees,
M. Qasim Imam
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| Petitioners |
Sakin Muhammad
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1977 SLD 111,
1977 SCMR 83
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| Other Citations |
Noora v. The State P L D 1973 S C 469,
Siddique v. The State 1971 S C M R 482,
Siraj Din v. Kala P L D 1964 S C 26,
Yaqoob Shah v. The State P L D 1976 S C 53,
Wahid Bakhsh v. The State 1974 S C M R 219
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302,
509
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