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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 140 and Confirmation Case No. |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed. The appellant, Jamil Ahmed, was convicted of the murder of his father-in-law, Afzal Khan, and sentenced to death. The court found overwhelming evidence against the appellant, including eyewitness testimonies and a dying declaration from the deceased. The court noted that the appellant had premeditated the attack, as evidenced by his possession of a knife and his abusive behavior upon arrival at the victim's home. The court concluded that there were no mitigating circumstances to reduce the penalty and upheld the death sentence. |
| Summary |
The case involves Jamil Ahmed, who was convicted of murdering his father-in-law, Afzal Khan, in Karachi. The incident occurred on February 1, 1974, when the appellant attacked the deceased with a knife after a dispute. Eyewitnesses, including neighbors and the victim's daughter, provided consistent testimony about the events leading to the murder. The medical examination revealed serious injuries that were fatal. The appellant's defense claimed provocation due to the presence of the deceased's alleged paramour, but the court found no evidence supporting this claim. The court emphasized the premeditated nature of the crime and the lack of evidence for any mitigating factors, leading to the confirmation of the death sentence. This case highlights issues of domestic violence, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and the legal standards for murder convictions in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Z.A. CHANNA,
SAJJAD ALI SHAH
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
Jamil Ahmed
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1979 SLD 1469,
1979 PCRLJ 432
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