| Case ID |
09c796d3-4a32-4e65-84e7-8038d497bd2f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.78 of 2008 |
| Decision Date |
May 12, 2009 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| Decision |
The court upheld the conviction of the appellants, Nasrullah Khan and Alyaz Khan, under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997. The prosecution presented credible evidence from two key witnesses, a Police Inspector and a Head Constable, who testified to the recovery of narcotics from the accused's vehicle. The trial court found their testimonies reliable and consistent, dismissing the defense's arguments regarding animosity and false implication. As a result, Nasrullah Khan was sentenced to fifteen years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine, while Alyaz Khan received a life sentence, affirming the severity of their offenses and the effectiveness of the prosecution's case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Nasrullah Khan v. The State, the Peshawar High Court examined the convictions under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997. The prosecution's case was built on the testimonies of two Anti-Narcotics Force officials who provided direct evidence regarding the recovery of a significant quantity of narcotics from the accused's vehicle. The court emphasized the importance of reliable witness testimony in drug-related cases, particularly when dealing with the complexities of narcotics law enforcement. The decision highlights the judicial system's commitment to combating drug trafficking and maintaining the rule of law. Keywords: narcotics, drug trafficking, court conviction, witness testimony, evidence, law enforcement. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Alam Khan,
Syed Yahya Zahid Gilani
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| Lawyers |
Farooq Akhtar,
Muhammad Jehangir Khan
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| Petitioners |
Nasrullah
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 3519,
2009 PCRLJ 1278
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
9(c),
14,
15
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