| Case ID |
1406c814-8baf-4d8c-a533-edd0e0fb2908 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.11 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 10, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed. The court maintained the convictions and sentences of the accused based on the evidence presented, which included disinterested witnesses and corroborated testimonies. The court found no legal infirmity in the Special Court's judgment and stated that the plea regarding the incompetence of the Special Court was not properly raised before the lower court or in the memorandum of appeal. The court emphasized the importance of procedural compliance and upheld the decisions made by the Special Court, including the sentences under various sections of the Penal Code. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal appeal heard in the Supreme Appellate Court of Pakistan concerning the convictions of several individuals under the Penal Code for their involvement in a dacoity that resulted in a police encounter. The court examined the jurisdiction of the Special Court for Speedy Trials and the evidentiary standards applied during the trial. The court affirmed the convictions, citing the reliability of prosecution witnesses and the procedural adherence of the Special Court. The appeal was dismissed, emphasizing the critical nature of following legal protocols in criminal proceedings. The case highlights key aspects of criminal law in Pakistan, including the application of the Penal Code and the operational framework of special courts designed to expedite the trial process for serious offenses. Keywords such as 'criminal appeal', 'Supreme Appellate Court', 'Penal Code', and 'Special Courts for Speedy Trials' are pertinent for understanding the legal context and implications of this case. |
| Court |
Supreme Appellate Court, Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JUSTICE AJMAL MIAN,
JUSTICES RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN,
JUSTICE RASHID AZIZ KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Mian Abdur Rashid
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF and others
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 528,
1992 SCMR 351
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Special Courts for Speedy Trials Ordinance (XXV of 1991)
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| Sections |
302/149,
307/149,
353/149,
148,
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