| Case ID |
136c0fa4-5395-4246-b977-c8a7df9fe190 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Petition No.302 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 19, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 19, 2021 |
| Decision |
The case involved a conviction for murder under section 302(b) of the Penal Code, where the court upheld the lower court's conviction and life imprisonment sentence against the accused. The key evidence was based on the ocular accounts of the deceased's son and another witness, which were deemed credible despite attempts to discredit them. The court emphasized the reliability of the witnesses, who provided detailed accounts of the crime, and dismissed the petitioners' claims of false implication. The decision reinforced the principles of safe administration of criminal justice, confirming the conviction and sentencing. |
| Summary |
In the case of Jail Petition No.302 of 2017, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a serious matter involving the murder of Javed Iqbal, who was shot dead in front of his house. The prosecution's case relied heavily on the eyewitness accounts from the deceased's son, Aitzaz Ahsan, and another witness. The court found their testimonies to be credible and compelling, despite challenges raised by the defense regarding the presence of unknown accomplices and alleged discrepancies in the evidence. The court maintained that the prosecution had successfully established the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the petition for leave to appeal. The decision highlighted the importance of reliable eyewitness testimony in criminal cases, and the court's commitment to upholding justice in the face of attempts to undermine it. This case serves as a significant reference for future legal proceedings involving similar circumstances, showcasing the court's rigorous approach to evidence evaluation and its focus on the integrity of the judicial process. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MAQBOOL BAQAR, JUSTICE,
MAZHAR ALAM KHAN MIANKHEL, JUSTICE,
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Ms. Tehmina Mohibullah Kakakhel, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners,
Mirza Abid Majeed, Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab for the State
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| Petitioners |
ZIA ULLAH AND ANOTHERS
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2642,
2021 SCMR 1507
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b)
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