| Case ID |
09335eee-d29f-4546-aa5b-355fc6cf471d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 162-L of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 04, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the life imprisonment sentence of the petitioner Muhammad Boota, who was involved in the murder of Muhammad Iqbal. The court found that the prosecution's ocular evidence was credible and remained unshaken despite rigorous cross-examination. The petitioner had been absconding for nine years without a valid explanation, which contributed to the court's decision to dismiss his appeal. The judgments from the lower courts were deemed thorough and in accordance with criminal justice principles. Thus, the leave to appeal was refused. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Petition No. 162-L of 2002, the Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the conviction of Muhammad Boota for the murder of Muhammad Iqbal. The incident occurred on March 15, 1989, and Muhammad Boota was implicated based on eyewitness accounts from Sher Muhammad and Muhammad Siddique. The defense argued that the petitioner had no motive to commit the murder, given his prior relationship with the victim. However, the court noted that the petitioner had been absconding for nine years, which undermined his credibility. The Supreme Court upheld the life sentence, reinforcing the importance of reliable witness testimony in securing a conviction. This case highlights critical aspects of criminal law, including the evaluation of evidence and the legal standards for proving murder. Legal practitioners and scholars will find this decision significant in understanding the application of justice in murder cases under the Penal Code and the Constitution of Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
MUNIR A. SHEIKH,
KHALIL-UR-REHRNAN RAMDAY,
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR
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| Lawyers |
Abdul Hameed Rana,
Walayat Umer
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD BOOTA
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1470,
2002 SCMR 1547
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302,
Art.185(3)
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