| Case ID |
09f5dda4-0b96-4dbc-a719-827ed8397ea7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 51 of 19 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 04, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan partially allowed the petition for leave to appeal filed by Muhammad Anwar, who was originally sentenced to death for the murder of Mst. Amanat Bibi. The Court acknowledged that the parties had reached a compromise, where the accused party compensated the heirs of the deceased, leading to their satisfaction with the terms. Given this mitigating circumstance, the Court maintained the conviction but reduced the death sentence to imprisonment for life, while the fine was upheld. The decision emphasized the importance of compromise and future peace between the parties involved. |
| Summary |
This case involves a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of Pakistan concerning the penalty for murder under section 302 of the Penal Code. The petitioner, Muhammad Anwar, was sentenced to death for the murder of Mst. Amanat Bibi. However, after the parties reached a compromise, where the accused compensated the deceased's heirs, the Court decided to reduce the death sentence to life imprisonment. This case highlights the role of mitigating circumstances in criminal law, specifically the impact of compromise in serious criminal cases. The ruling underscores the importance of reconciliation and peace in legal disputes, which is a trending topic in the realm of criminal justice reform. Keywords such as 'compromise in criminal cases', 'mitigating circumstances', and 'Supreme Court rulings' are relevant for understanding the implications of this case in current legal discussions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
JAVID IQBAL,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH
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| Lawyers |
Shamim Abbas Bokhari,
Syed Ali Imam Naqvi
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ANWAR
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 222,
1987 SCMR 128
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
302
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