| Case ID |
0bbae0fd-93d4-41cb-b198-1a24aeea4f49 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos.54, 55, 57, 58 and Criminal R |
| Decision Date |
Mar 15, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Shariat Court decided that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt against the appellants, resulting in the acquittal of Mukhtar Hussain and Waqar Hussain. The death sentence awarded to Tasawwar Hussain was altered to life imprisonment with the benefit of Section 382-B of Cr.P.C. The court emphasized that the evidence presented was based on uncorroborated testimony from interested witnesses, and the prosecution's claims were not sufficiently supported by reliable evidence or independent witnesses. The claims of firearm injuries were deemed doubtful, and the allegations against the accused were not proven beyond reasonable doubt. |
| Summary |
This case involves criminal appeals against a judgment by the District Court of Criminal Jurisdiction, Mirpur, where the appellants were convicted of serious charges including murder. The case highlighted issues of witness credibility, evidentiary standards, and the burden of proof in criminal law. The court found that the prosecution's case relied heavily on the testimony of related witnesses, which lacked corroboration. Key elements of the prosecution's claims, such as the recovery of firearms and the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime, were scrutinized, leading the court to conclude that the evidence was insufficient for conviction. This case underscores the importance of reliable evidence in securing a conviction and the legal principles surrounding the assessment of witness credibility. It serves as a crucial reference for future cases involving similar legal standards and evidentiary challenges, making it a significant addition to criminal jurisprudence. |
| Court |
Shariat Court (AJ&K)
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Syed Hussain Mazhar Kaleem
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| Lawyers |
Abdul Majeed Malick,
Ch. Muhammad Taj,
Raja Inamullah Khan,
Bostan Chaudhry,
Addl. A.-G.
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| Petitioners |
Mukhtar Hussain,
Tasawwar Hussain,
Waqar Hussain
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
Muhammad Asif,
Sardar Ali
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 6979 = 2008 PCRLJ 1105
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
West Pakistan Arms Ordinance, (XX of 1965)
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| Sections |
107,
302,
324,
337-F(i),
341,
506/34,
13
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