| Case ID |
0afda28c-68a7-4b22-abc5-ec207e939a62 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 46 of 197 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 10, 1972 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 10, 1972 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for special leave to appeal, affirming the convictions of Muhammad Yaqub for multiple offences, including assault. The court found no merit in the arguments presented by the petitioner's counsel regarding provocation or jurisdiction of the Conciliation Court, emphasizing that the evidence supported the complainant's account. The judgment highlighted the severity of the offences and the circumstances surrounding the assault, ultimately deciding that the trial court's discretion in handling the case was appropriate. |
| Summary |
In this significant case decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the petitioner Muhammad Yaqub was convicted of assaulting Mr. Shabbir Ahmad, a retired judge, following a dispute involving a pet deer and a loose dog. The case revolved around the interpretation of the Conciliation Courts Ordinance, 1961, particularly section 18, which grants discretion to the courts in directing cases to conciliation. The court upheld the convictions and sentences imposed by the Lahore High Court, underscoring the importance of maintaining public order and the rule of law in such disputes. The judgment serves as a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances, reiterating the courts' authority in criminal matters and the necessity for proper legal representation. Keywords such as 'assault conviction', 'legal discretion', 'criminal law in Pakistan', and 'conciliation courts' are essential for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAJJAD AHMAD,
WAHEEDUDDIN AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Mahmood Majid Khan,
Raja Abdul Razzaque
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| Petitioners |
Shaikh MUHAMMAD YAQUB
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1972 SLD 142,
1972 SCMR 171
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Conciliation Courts Ordinance, 1961
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| Sections |
18
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