| Case ID |
09e16416-8645-44a4-afd6-94344e88593c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 95 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 06, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction of the appellant, Liaqat, for the murder of Anwar and Arshad, affirming the death sentence imposed by the trial court. The Court found that the evidence presented was credible, including eyewitness testimonies from Ata Muhammad, Asghar, and Abdul Hamid. The High Court's decision was supported by the established motive and the presence of the witnesses during the crime. The Court rejected the appellant's claims of an alibi and maintained that the prosecution's case was strong, with no substantial reason to doubt the veracity of the witnesses. Therefore, the appeal was dismissed. |
| Summary |
This case involves a criminal appeal regarding a murder conviction. The appellant, Liaqat, was accused of murdering two minors, Anwar and Arshad, on January 10, 1974. The incident occurred in Sahiwal, where the appellant allegedly attacked the victims with a Kassi while they were sleeping. Eyewitnesses, including the victims' father, Ata Muhammad, and another villager, Abdul Hamid, provided testimonies that were crucial in establishing the appellant's guilt. The trial court found the evidence compelling and sentenced Liaqat to death under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The case was appealed to the Lahore High Court, which upheld the conviction, leading to a further appeal to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ultimately dismissed the appeal, affirming the previous judgments. The case highlights the importance of eyewitness testimony in criminal proceedings and the judicial system's commitment to upholding justice in murder cases. Keywords: murder conviction, eyewitness testimony, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Pakistan Penal Code, criminal appeal. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Haleem, Acting Chief Justice,
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
Abdul Kadir Shaikh
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Bashir
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| Petitioners |
Liaqat
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 219,
1981 SCMR 242
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
302
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