| Case ID |
103f7fa3-f1e8-4eba-aa41-ab13a6d3761a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 927 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
May 15, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
May 15, 2019 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Rehmat Ullah against the conviction under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code was accepted by the court. The court found that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Key factors included discrepancies in the evidence provided by eyewitnesses, conflicts between ocular and medical evidence, and lack of credible motive. The conviction was set aside, and Rehmat Ullah was acquitted of the charge. He was ordered to be released if not required in any other case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Crl. A. No. 927 of 2017, the appellant Rehmat Ullah was convicted for the murder of Akseer Begum under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The prosecution's case relied heavily on eyewitness accounts and medical evidence. However, the appeal revealed significant discrepancies and doubts regarding the credibility of the witnesses, who were closely related to the deceased, raising issues of bias. Furthermore, the medical evidence contradicted the eyewitness testimonies regarding the timing and nature of the injuries. The court emphasized the principle that any reasonable doubt should benefit the accused, leading to the acceptance of the appeal and acquittal of the appellant. This case highlights the critical importance of reliable eyewitness testimony and the need for corroborating evidence in criminal proceedings. |
| Court |
Not Specified
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RAJA SHAHID MEHMOOD ABBASI,
REHMAT ULLAH
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| Lawyers |
Malik Amjad Ali,
Mr. Naveed Ahmad Warraich,
Malik Muzaffar Khan
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 2227,
2020 PLJ 861
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302(b),
410,
382-B
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