| Case ID |
14454a43-2fee-4fbb-93b8-123de417b524 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. J-182 and 243 to 245/Confirm |
| Decision Date |
Jul 08, 1969 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 08, 1969 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the appeals filed by the appellants Yacoob, Shafi Muhammad, Ghulam Hussain, and Rabdino against their convictions for murder and attempted murder. The court confirmed the death sentence of appellant Yacoob and the life sentences of the other appellants. The evidence presented, including ocular testimony and forensic findings, established the guilt of the appellants beyond reasonable doubt. The court found no merit in the claims of self-defense or the allegations of false implication. The appeals were dismissed, and the convictions and sentences were upheld. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the brutal murder of Kamal, who was killed by the appellants due to a personal enmity linked to a failed marriage proposal. The court reviewed the material facts, including eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence, which corroborated the prosecution's claims. The appellants were convicted under sections 302 and 307 of the Pakistan Penal Code, with Yacoob receiving a death sentence. The case highlights issues of evidence in criminal law, the dynamics of personal disputes leading to violence, and the rigorous standards required for proving guilt in murder cases. Key terms include murder, conviction, appeal, evidence, and justice, which are trending topics in legal discussions today. The court's decision underscores the importance of reliable witness testimony and forensic analysis in ensuring justice is served in serious criminal matters. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Dorab Patel,
Abdul Haleem
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Yacoob,
Shafi Muhammad,
Ghulam Hussain,
Rabdino
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1971 SLD 750 = 1971 PCRLJ 1273
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
302/34,
307/34
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