| Case ID |
09df1485-3912-4837-a4be-321dd0cc8074 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 244, Crl. Rev. No. 166 & M.R. 8 of 202 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 24, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 24, 2023 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court acquitted the appellants Khuda Bakhsh and Muhammad Zafar Iqbal by providing them the benefit of doubt. The prosecution failed to prove the charges against them due to contradictions in witness testimonies and a lack of reliable evidence. The court noted that the behavior of the witnesses was contrary to natural human conduct, raising doubts about their credibility. The court emphasized that the prosecution's failure to establish clear and consistent evidence led to the conclusion that the appellants were not guilty of the alleged crime. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the acquittal of Khuda Bakhsh and Muhammad Zafar Iqbal in a murder case under the Pakistan Penal Code, specifically Sections 302(b) and 34. The Lahore High Court analyzed the prosecution's evidence, which was riddled with inconsistencies and contradictions. The court highlighted the failure of the prosecution to produce reliable witnesses and emphasized the principle that any reasonable doubt should benefit the accused. The appellants were accused of murdering Abdul Majeed, but the court found that the evidence presented did not convincingly link them to the crime. The decision underscores the importance of credible witness testimonies in criminal cases and the legal principle that it is better for ten guilty persons to go free than for one innocent person to be wrongly convicted. This case illustrates the judicial system's commitment to upholding justice and the rights of the accused. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sadiq Mahmud Khurram,
Muhammad Amjad Rafiq
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| Lawyers |
Syed Zeeshan Haider,
Ch. Asghar Ali Gill,
Mr. Muhammad Sharif Bhatti
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| Petitioners |
KHUDA BAKHSH,
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 3751,
2024 PLJ 201
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| Other Citations |
2021 SCMR 1373,
2019 SCMR 1045,
2018 SCMR 772
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
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| Sections |
302(b),
34,
129,
46
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