| Case ID |
0f6fd82c-e3f5-40a6-aad6-06ae9f891800 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. J-177 of 1975 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 31, 1977 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed. The appellant was convicted by the learned Sessions Judge for offences under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code and section 13-0 of the Arms Ordinance, receiving a life sentence for the former and one year for the latter, to run concurrently. The evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and forensic reports, solidified the prosecution's case against the appellant, affirming the conviction and sentence. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the tragic murder of Mst. Ayesha, who was shot by her husband, the appellant, Muhammad. The incident occurred on July 18, 1972, after a series of domestic disputes. The court found compelling evidence against the appellant, including eyewitness testimonies from Mst. Ayesha's brother and son, which established a clear timeline of events leading to the shooting. Forensic evidence corroborated the eyewitness accounts, showing that Mst. Ayesha suffered multiple gunshot wounds, resulting in her immediate death. The judgment emphasized the importance of credible witness testimonies and forensic evidence in criminal cases. The court dismissed the appeal, affirming the lower court's decision, highlighting the appellant's lack of a credible defense against the severe charges of murder and illegal possession of a firearm. This case serves as a crucial reference point in discussions about domestic violence and the legal implications of firearm possession in Pakistan. Keywords: murder, firearm possession, domestic violence, eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AGHA ALI HAIDER,
G. MUHAMMAD SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1977 SLD 1917,
1977 PCRLJ 878
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code,
Arms Ordinance
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| Sections |
302,
13-0
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