| Case ID |
0bd4a706-131f-4bff-b2cc-6260f98e7196 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Petition No. 415 of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 17, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 17, 2019 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction and sentences awarded to the accused for the offences of murderous assault, causing hurt by corrosive substance, and house trespass. The jail petition was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' decisions based on a thorough appraisal of the evidence presented. The court found that the identification of the accused by the victim was credible, and the prosecution had successfully established the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. The decision emphasized the importance of safe administration of criminal justice and the integrity of witness testimonies. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a brutal attack involving the throwing of a corrosive substance on the victim, Mst. Shakila Rafique, by the accused, who was a neighbor. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its decision, reaffirmed the lower courts' convictions, citing strong evidence from the victim and her family. The court highlighted the significance of victim identification in cases of violent crime, especially when the perpetrator is known to the victim. The judgment reinforces the legal principles surrounding the evaluation of evidence in criminal cases, ensuring that justice is served while upholding the rights of the victim. Keywords: criminal justice, Pakistan Penal Code, court decision, victim rights, legal principles. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MANZOOR AHMED MALIK,
SAJJAD ALI SHAH,
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED
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| Lawyers |
Ms. Afshan Ghazanfar,
Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri
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| Petitioners |
Mst. Shakila Rafique
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 3040,
2019 SCMR 2054
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
324,
336,
448
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