| Case ID |
0b943e3f-a29f-4e79-93c4-83912d90e4df |
| Body |
View case body. Login to View |
| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 72 of 1970 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 01, 1971 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 01, 1971 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions and sentences of the appellant, Abbas, confirming his death sentence for the murder of Kamal and Abdur Rahman. The Court found that the evidence presented, including corroboration from eye-witnesses and the recovery of firearms, sufficiently established the appellant's guilt. The testimonies of independent witnesses were deemed credible despite the absence of certain individuals who could have been beneficial to the defense. The Court dismissed the appeal, concluding that the trial court's judgment was sound and justified under the law. |
| Summary |
In the case of Abbas vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a serious criminal appeal concerning murder and attempted murder charges under the Penal Code. The case revolved around the brutal killing of Kamal and his son Abdur Rahman, with the appellant, Abbas, being implicated alongside his cousins. The Court highlighted the significance of corroborative evidence, including eyewitness accounts and ballistic evidence linking the firearms to the crime. The legal representation included prominent advocates, reinforcing the complex nature of the case. The decision underscored the importance of credible witness testimony in securing convictions in serious offenses, particularly in homicide cases. The ruling also reflects the judiciary's commitment to uphold justice in the face of violent crimes, ensuring that the guilty are punished while maintaining the integrity of the legal process. This case serves as a critical reference for understanding the application of corroborative evidence in the context of murder trials in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
|
| Entities Involved |
Not available
|
| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
SAJJAD AHMAD,
WAHIDUDDIN AHMAD, JJ
|
| Lawyers |
Ch. Nazir Ahmad Khan, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Malik Amjad Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Abdul Karim, Advocate-on-Record,
Asghar Ali Bhatti, Assistant Advocate-General Punjab,
Ijaz Ali, Advocate-on-Record
|
| Petitioners |
ABBAS
|
| Respondents |
THE STATE
|
| Citations |
1971 SLD 199,
1971 SCMR 211
|
| Other Citations |
Not available
|
| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
|
| Sections |
302,
307/34
|