| Case ID |
09e9ff48-8f67-4cc6-867a-62f1af8c8c3c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 1904 of 2010 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 21, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 21, 2015 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court on the appellants for possession of narcotic drugs under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act. The High Court found that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, and there were no contradictions in the evidence presented. The appellants were sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs. 5,00,000 each, and in case of default, a further three years of simple imprisonment. The court maintained that the evidence of police officials holds as much weight as that of other witnesses, and the absence of a private person during the recovery proceedings did not invalidate the process under the provisions of the law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of Abdul Khaliq and Muhammad Irfan under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 for possessing a significant quantity of poppy leaves. The Lahore High Court upheld the trial court's decision, emphasizing the credibility of police testimony and the sufficiency of evidence against the appellants. The decision highlights the legal standards for drug-related offenses in Pakistan and reinforces the notion that the prosecution's burden of proof was met without any substantial contradictions in the presented evidence. This case serves as a critical reference for understanding the judicial approach to narcotics-related convictions and the application of legal principles concerning evidence and witness credibility. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL SAMI KHAN,
SHEHRAM SARWAR
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Asif Mahmood, Advocate,
Ch. M. Jawad Yaqoob, Advocate,
Mr. Muhammad Naseem Akhtar, DDPP
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL KHALIQ,
MUHAMMAD IRFAN
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 1617,
2016 PLJ 477
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
9(c),
25
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