| Case ID |
15179d12-69fa-405f-8fe2-9fb02d8c319b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 137-L of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
May 15, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
May 15, 2019 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan allowed the appeal, set aside the conviction and sentence of the appellant Khurram, and acquitted him of the charges. The court found significant doubts in the prosecution's case, particularly regarding the reliability of the witnesses and the evidence presented. The acquittal of co-accused further emphasized the lack of credible evidence against the appellant. The court highlighted that the prosecution's narrative was implausible and that the sudden summoning of witnesses during the trial compromised the fairness of the proceedings. Thus, the appellant was to be released forthwith unless required in another case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 137-L of 2017, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with serious charges under the Pakistan Penal Code, including homicide and kidnapping for ransom. The case revolved around the disappearance of Atif Sajjad, who was last seen with the accused, Khurram. The prosecution relied heavily on witness testimonies, which were found to be inconsistent and lacking corroborative details. The court scrutinized the evidence, particularly focusing on the last seen evidence and the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the deceased's body. The court determined that the prosecution failed to establish a credible link between the accused and the crime, leading to the acquittal of Khurram. This case underscores the critical importance of reliable evidence and the challenges faced in securing convictions in serious criminal matters. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'homicide', 'kidnapping', 'acquittal', and 'criminal appeal' are essential for search optimization in legal discussions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Manzoor Ahmad Malik,
Syed Mansoor Ali Shah,
Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed
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| Lawyers |
Sher Afghan Asadi,
Mazhar Sher Awan
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| Petitioners |
Sher Afghan Asadi
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| Respondents |
The State and Others
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 1880,
2019 SCMR 1317
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
201,
302(b),
365A
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