| Case ID |
14c6409d-6873-428f-96f8-1d5d55b1f43d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 120640/J, 127129/J of 2017 and M.R. No |
| Decision Date |
Nov 21, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 21, 2022 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court accepted the appeals of the appellants, namely Ifraheem, Mushtaq Ahmad, Imtiaz Ali, Muhammad Idrees, Babar Ali alias Dhani, and Binyameen, setting aside their convictions and sentences. The Court found that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the appellants beyond reasonable doubt. It was noted that the witnesses had made improvements in their statements which rendered them untrustworthy. The Court emphasized that even the strongest motive loses its importance when ocular testimony fails. Consequently, the Court answered the Murder Reference No. 645/2017 in the negative, and the death sentences awarded to the appellants were not confirmed. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of several individuals under the Pakistan Penal Code, specifically for murder and related offenses. The Lahore High Court evaluated the evidence presented during the trial, including witness testimonies and medical reports. The court highlighted significant discrepancies in witness accounts, noting that witnesses had improved their statements over time, casting doubt on their credibility. The motive behind the alleged crime was linked to a previous murder, but the court concluded that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The decision underscores the legal principle that the prosecution must prove its case with credible evidence, and mere motives are not sufficient for conviction. The court's ruling serves as a critical reminder of the standards of proof required in criminal cases. In the end, the court accepted the appeals, leading to the acquittal of the accused and the dismissal of the murder reference, emphasizing the importance of reliable evidence in the judicial process. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AMEER BHATTI, C.J.,
TARIQ SALEEM SHEIKH, J.
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ahsan Bhoon
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| Petitioners |
IFRAHEEM
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| Respondents |
another,
STATE
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 1271,
2023 PLJ 549
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| Other Citations |
2007 SCMR 605,
2008 SCMR 1103,
2009 SCMR 1410,
2016 SCMR 1605,
2017 SCMR 986,
2002 SCMR 20,
1999 PCr.LJ 1323,
2010 PCr.LJ 926
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(b),
148
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