| Case ID |
15e1bca4-3ada-4f3b-a7f1-0e46bea6b743 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Appeal No. 4 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 01, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 01, 2015 |
| Decision |
The appeal was allowed as the prosecution failed to prove the charge against the appellant, Umar Farooq, beyond a reasonable doubt. The court found that the evidence presented did not establish his active role in the crime, and he was acquitted on the grounds of reasonable doubt. The judgment of the trial court was overturned, and he was discharged from all liability regarding the charges against him. |
| Summary |
In the case of Umar Farooq versus the State, the High Court reviewed the conviction of Umar Farooq under Sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court highlighted that the evidence against the appellant was insufficient, as no direct injury was attributed to him in the reported incident. The judgment emphasized the importance of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, which was not achieved in this case. The court's decision also noted that two co-accused who had similar roles were acquitted, indicating a lack of consistent evidence against all parties involved. This case underscores the significance of the burden of proof in criminal law and the rights of the accused under the legal framework of Pakistan. Keywords include 'criminal appeal', 'murder conviction', 'reasonable doubt', 'Pakistan Penal Code', and 'court judgment'. |
| Court |
High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
CH. MUSHTAQ AHMAD, J.
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| Lawyers |
Khawaja Qaisar Butt,
Mr. Hassan Mahmood Khan Tareen,
Mr. Muhammad Maalik Khan Langah
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| Petitioners |
UMAR FAROOQ
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 1557,
2016 PLJ 199
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302,
34
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