| Case ID |
0aa95a35-5aa3-44c8-985e-45ea110ef0b5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-42 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court upheld the conviction of the appellants Attiqullah and Muhammad Akber under section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, affirming their life imprisonment and fine of Rs. 5,00,000 each. The court found that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt, as substantial evidence, including the recovery of narcotics from the truck driven by the appellants, supported the conviction. The testimonies of the complainant and supporting witnesses were credible, and no significant contradictions were found in their statements. The appellants' defense was deemed insufficient to overturn the trial court's findings. The appeal was dismissed as lacking merit. |
| Summary |
In the case of Attiqullah and Muhammad Akber vs. The State, the Sindh High Court addressed serious charges under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, concerning the possession and trafficking of substantial amounts of narcotics. The case arose from an incident on May 8, 2011, when a truck was stopped, leading to the recovery of 16 bags of heroin and 20 bags of charas. The court evaluated the evidence presented, including the testimonies of the Excise Inspector and Excise Constable, which clearly supported the prosecution's claims. The court noted the lack of any personal animosity that would lead the witnesses to falsely implicate the accused, reinforcing the integrity of the prosecution's case. The judgment emphasized the importance of credible witness testimony, even from police officials, and firmly upheld the trial court's decision, thereby demonstrating the judiciary's commitment to combating narcotics trafficking. The decision is significant in reinforcing legal precedents regarding the admissibility and reliability of police testimony in narcotics cases. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD IQBAL KALHORO,
MUHAMMAD IQBAL MAHAR
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| Lawyers |
Abdullah Khan,
Shahzado Saleem Nahiyoon
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| Petitioners |
ATTIQULLAH,
MUHAMMAD AKBER
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 3274,
2016 PCRLJ 1047
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| Other Citations |
1995 PCr.LJ 1715,
2011 YLR 2261,
2008 SCMR 1254
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
9(c)
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