| Case ID |
0c6b978d-fabc-4f46-8013-067b6b1da930 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petitions for Leave to Appeal Nos. 188-L |
| Decision Date |
Dec 12, 1993 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to consider whether corroboration of the ocular account was necessary and if the medical evidence provided the requisite corroboration against the two accused. The court also granted leave to consider if the principle of vicarious liability was attracted based on the evidence on record. The decision emphasizes the importance of corroborative evidence in criminal cases and the interpretation of liability under the Penal Code. |
| Summary |
This case involves a critical examination of the need for corroborative evidence in criminal proceedings under the Penal Code. The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issues surrounding the ocular account and the medical evidence presented, which indicated two firearm wounds of similar dimensions. The court's decision highlights the significance of corroboration in establishing guilt and the application of vicarious liability principles in criminal law. Legal practitioners should take note of the implications of this ruling for future cases where corroboration and liability are contested. The court's attention to the details of the evidence reinforces the necessity for thorough legal analysis and representation in criminal matters. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAAD SAOOD,
JAN,
MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR,
MANZOOR HUSSAIN SIAL
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
others,
ASLAM
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
others
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 764,
1994 SCMR 1177
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302/34,
302/149,
185(3)
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