| Case ID |
0936a39a-77c2-4460-9398-7302ce93af5e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
K-6 of 1970 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 17, 1970 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petitioner, Kaim, was convicted under sections 325, 365, and 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, with the High Court upholding the convictions and directing the sentences to run concurrently. The Supreme Court found no grounds to re-examine the evidence, as the lower courts had applied their minds to the entire material and adhered to established rules in evidence appraisal. The direct testimony of the victim, Mst. Sardari, along with corroborating evidence, supported the conviction. The petition was dismissed, and leave to appeal was refused. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of Kaim under sections 325, 365, and 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, related to serious offenses including abduction and sexual assault. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the High Court's decision which upheld the convictions, emphasizing the importance of evidence evaluation in criminal law. The court highlighted the direct testimony from Mst. Sardari, who was abducted, supporting the convictions with additional circumstantial evidence. The Supreme Court reinforced the principle that interference in lower court decisions requires strong grounds, which were not presented in this case. The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to uphold justice and the rigorous standards of evidence necessary for criminal convictions. Key legal terms include 'conviction', 'abduction', 'sexual assault', and 'evidence appraisal'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, CHIEF JUSTICE,
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI, JUSTICE,
WAHEEDUDDIN AHMAD, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Azizullah Shaikh, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Ibrahim Memon, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Kaim
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1971 SLD 21,
1971 SCMR 88
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1962)
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| Sections |
58(3)
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