| Case ID |
15a1b927-ed55-4deb-a1c8-15be547aa459 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Jail Appeal No. D-348 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 02, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 02, 2015 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the appeal against the conviction of Muhammad Yousaf, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for trafficking 1200 kilograms of Charas. The court found the prosecution's case to be supported by reliable and unimpeachable evidence, including the corroborated testimonies of the complainant and witnesses. The appellant's claims of false implication were deemed unsubstantiated, as he failed to provide credible evidence supporting his defense. The court upheld the trial court's findings, emphasizing that the evidence presented met the standards of reliability required for a conviction. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Jail Appeal No. D-348 of 2011, the Sindh High Court addressed significant issues regarding drug trafficking under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act. The appellant, Muhammad Yousaf, was convicted for the possession and trafficking of a substantial quantity of Charas, weighing 1200 kilograms. The court carefully examined the evidence presented during the trial, which included testimonies from law enforcement officials and corroborating witnesses. The prosecution's evidence was deemed trustworthy and free from discrepancies, leading to a conclusion that the appellant had failed to disprove the claims against him. The court analyzed the appellant's defense, which included allegations of false implication due to personal enmity, but found these claims lacking in evidence. Ultimately, the court upheld the trial court's decision, reinforcing the principle that convictions must be based on reliable evidence. This case highlights the judiciary's commitment to addressing narcotics offenses and ensuring that justice is served in accordance with the law. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sadiq Hussain Bhatti, Justice,
Aftab Ahmed Gorar, Justice
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| Lawyers |
Miss Aliya Sehar Kaimkhani,
Shahzado Saleem Nahiyoon
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Yousaf
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 2701,
2016 PCRLJ 508
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997)
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| Sections |
9(c),
6,
7,
8
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