| Case ID |
15e9ac1d-a248-4b30-9520-88eae5504ac6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 847/M of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 02, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court suspended the sentences awarded to the petitioners, Muhammad Ramzan alias Bagga and Fayyaz Hussain, based on the Supreme Court's leave granting order which highlighted contradictions in the evidence presented. The petitioners had been incarcerated for approximately 13 years, and there was uncertainty about the prompt resolution of their appeal before the Supreme Court. The High Court ordered their release on bail, reflecting a consideration of their lengthy detention and the likelihood of acquittal in the long run. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 847/M of 2013, the Lahore High Court dealt with the petitions of Muhammad Ramzan alias Bagga and Fayyaz Hussain, who had been convicted under sections 302(b) and 34 of the Penal Code. The court noted significant inconsistencies in witness testimonies and the First Information Report (FIR), which warranted a re-examination of evidence. After serving around 13 years in prison, the court acknowledged the improbability of a swift appeal process and decided to suspend the sentences, allowing the petitioners to be released on bail. This case underscores the importance of accurate witness accounts in criminal proceedings and the judicial system's responsibility to ensure fairness and justice, especially in prolonged detention cases. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ARSHAD MAHMOOD TABASSUM, J
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| Lawyers |
Syed Muhammad Aslam Rizvi,
Shaukat Ali Ghauri,
Muhammad Aslam
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN alias BAGGA,
Fayyaz Hussain
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 2437 = 2014 PCRLJ 479
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
426(2B),
302(b),
34,
Art. 185(3)
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