| Case ID |
0f8b8590-f697-4b34-99a2-1b3ed0fb7e1c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.546 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
May 13, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court maintained the conviction and sentence of death for the accused, LIAQAT ALI, under section 302 of the Penal Code. The court found that the evidence presented was reliable and corroborated by independent witnesses. The court determined that there were no mitigating circumstances to justify a lesser penalty and that the appellant's claims of innocence were not substantiated. The appeal was dismissed based on the evidence that established the appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of LIAQAT ALI for the murder of Mian Muhammad Aasim, which occurred during an altercation linked to a personal dispute. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its ruling dated May 13, 1999, upheld the death sentence imposed by the Punjab Special Court for Speedy Trials. The court emphasized the importance of reliable eyewitness testimony, which was corroborated by medical evidence, and dismissed claims regarding the innocence of the accused. The judges noted that the appellant had no legitimate defense against the overwhelming evidence of his guilt. This case underscores the principles of criminal justice, particularly the evaluation of witness credibility and the significance of motive in establishing guilt. The court's decision reflects a commitment to ensuring justice is served, even in complex cases involving personal motives and violent crimes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIR ASLAM ZAHID,
MUNAWAR AHMED MIRZA,
ABDUR RAHMAN KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Raja M. Anwar,
M. Aslam Chaudhary,
Zulfiqar Ahmad Bhutta,
Aftab Farrukh
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| Petitioners |
LIAQAT ALI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 423,
1999 SCMR 1943
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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,
185(3)
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