| Case ID |
108f0bcf-00b2-4808-bb0e-0480eedc6da7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 1388 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 05, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 05, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal against the convictions and sentences of the appellants for offences under sections 334/336-B, PPC, and section 7(c) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. The court modified the sentence for the anti-terrorism offence from life imprisonment to ten years of rigorous imprisonment, aligning it with the punishment for the more serious crime. The decision emphasized the credibility of the eyewitnesses, the sufficiency of medical evidence, and the absence of reasonable doubt regarding the guilt of the accused. The court found no merit in the defence arguments, noting the consistency and reliability of the testimonies presented during the trial. |
| Summary |
In the case of Sher Muhammad and Amanat Ali vs. The State, the Lahore High Court dealt with a serious criminal matter involving brutal assault and attempted murder under the Pakistan Penal Code and the Anti-Terrorism Act. The incident occurred on September 28, 2009, when the victim, Mst. Fazeelat Bibi, was attacked by the accused who attempted to strangle her and inflicted severe injuries using a 'churri'. The court examined the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, concluding that the prosecution had established the guilt of the appellants beyond a reasonable doubt. The decision underscored the importance of reliable eyewitness testimonies and the procedural requirements for convictions under the Qisas Ordinance. The case highlights issues of domestic violence and the legal ramifications under existing Pakistani law, particularly in relation to violent crimes against women. The court's ruling also reflects the judicial approach towards serious offences in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for justice in cases of grievous bodily harm and the importance of upholding the rule of law. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL SAMI KHAN,
RAJA SHAHID MEHMOOD ABBASI
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Masood Ahmad Zafar,
Aamir Sadiq Butt
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| Respondents |
Khurram Khan
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 2730,
2018 PCRLJ 48
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| Other Citations |
1997 SCMR 89,
1993 PCr.LJ 2540,
2004 YLR 1592
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997
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| Sections |
148,
149,
324,
334,
336-B,
337-Q,
7(c)
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