| Case ID |
0a8858f9-8016-47b6-ae1c-21c683b95e7e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 125 of 1978 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 19, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 19, 1982 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal of Khan Muhammad against his conviction and sentence under section 302 of the Penal Code. The court found that the High Court was justified in maintaining the conviction and upholding the sentence, which was imprisonment for life along with a fine. The reappraisal of evidence did not yield any grounds for overturning the decision of the lower court, confirming the judicial process in handling serious criminal offenses. |
| Summary |
In the case of Khan Muhammad alias Muhammad Khan alias Kalu, the Supreme Court of Pakistan adjudicated on a criminal appeal concerning a conviction for murder under section 302 of the Penal Code. The appellant was convicted alongside others for the murder of Alam Din. Following the trial, the High Court acquitted one of the co-accused but upheld the conviction of Khan Muhammad. The Supreme Court was petitioned for leave to appeal, leading to a reappraisal of evidence. The court's decision reinforced the importance of judicial integrity in criminal proceedings, particularly concerning serious crimes such as murder. The ruling emphasized the necessity for robust evidence and the legal principles governing criminal liability, showcasing the court's commitment to justice and the rule of law. Keywords: Supreme Court of Pakistan, Criminal Appeal, Murder Conviction, Penal Code, Judicial Integrity, Legal Principles. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
ABDUL KADIR SHAIKH,
ZAFFAR HUSSAIN MIRZA
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| Lawyers |
Agha Aziz Ahmad Khan,
Ch. Ghulam Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
KHAN MUHAMMAD alias MUHAMMAD KHAN alias KALU
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 515,
1984 SCMR 445
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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,
34
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