| Case ID |
094ea9ab-92b1-4d9f-a350-590e1cff66d2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.327 of 2003 and Criminal Revisi |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Oct 05, 2007 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court found that the prosecution had proven its case against Abdul Shakoor beyond a shadow of a doubt. The accused, who was less than 18 years old at the time of the occurrence, was not awarded the death penalty. However, the appeal was dismissed against him. On the other hand, the appeal of Abu Bakar was accepted as there was no direct injury or overt act attributed to him, leading to the conclusion that he could not be implicated in the crime. The conviction and sentence against him were set aside, and he was ordered to be released if not required in any other case. The court upheld the principles of justice, considering the evidence presented and the relationships between the accused and the victims. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No.327 of 2003 and Criminal Revision No.822 of 2005, heard by the Lahore High Court on October 5, 2007, the main focus was on the charges against Abu Bakar and Abdul Shakoor under various sections of the Penal Code, including 302(b) for murder, 324 for attempted murder, 337-F(ii) for causing hurt, and 449 for house trespass. The court evaluated the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports that corroborated the prosecution's claims. The court found the explanation for the delay in lodging the FIR plausible and deemed the ocular evidence credible. The case highlighted issues of juvenile justice and the implications of familial relationships in criminal proceedings. The judgment reflected a comprehensive approach to justice, balancing the severity of the crime with the legal rights of the accused, especially considering the age of one of the defendants. This case serves as a significant reference point for future cases involving similar legal principles and evidentiary standards. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Khawaja Muhammad Sharif
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| Lawyers |
S.D. Qureshi,
Ch. Jamshed Hussain,
S.M. Masood
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| Petitioners |
ABU BAKAR,
Abdul Shakoor
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 6751,
2008 PCRLJ 78
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| Other Citations |
2002 YLR 3816,
1998 SCMR 862,
2002 SCMR 294
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b),
324,
337-F(ii),
449
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