| Case ID |
14f3851d-6248-4b7d-b734-99217e0ff8ba |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 285 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 12, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 12, 1983 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition by Mst. Karim Khatoon against the dismissal of her criminal appeal. The court emphasized that perjury is a serious offense and should not be treated lightly. Mst. Karim Khatoon was previously convicted of perjury under section 193 of the Penal Code and her sentence was reduced by the High Court. However, the Supreme Court found that the leniency shown by the High Court was unwarranted given the nature of her offense. The court reiterated that perjury disrupts the social order and undermines the judicial system. Therefore, the petition was dismissed, and her conviction was upheld. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around Mst. Karim Khatoon, who was convicted for perjury after initially providing false testimony under pressure from law enforcement. The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the serious implications of perjury, highlighting its impact on justice and societal norms. The court's decision to dismiss her petition reinforces the notion that perjury must be dealt with stringently to maintain the integrity of the legal system. The case serves as a critical reminder of the responsibilities of witnesses in court proceedings and the consequences of false testimony, thereby promoting a culture of truthfulness within the judicial framework. Keywords: Perjury, Supreme Court of Pakistan, legal integrity, judicial system, false testimony, accountability. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
Nasim Hassan Shah
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Rafiq Khan Chohan,
Sheikh Masood Akhlar
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| Petitioners |
Mst. Karim Khatoon
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| Respondents |
State
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 226,
1984 PLD 44
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
193
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