Case ID |
165df3d0-d9b5-4652-a0c8-39f8520abe60 |
Body |
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Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 362-J of 2012 and Capital Sent |
Decision Date |
Apr 09, 2015 |
Hearing Date |
Apr 09, 2015 |
Decision |
The Lahore High Court maintained the conviction of Ahmad Sher but reduced the death sentence to life imprisonment for multiple counts of murder and rape. The court determined that the evidence provided was insufficient for capital punishment due to issues surrounding the evidentiary value of forensic reports and the circumstances of the crime. The appeal was dismissed, but the sentences were modified to reflect a lesser penalty based on the context of the crime, including diminished liability considerations rooted in emotional distress from familial relations. |
Summary |
In the case of Ahmad Sher and others, the Lahore High Court deliberated on serious charges including multiple murders and rape under the Pakistan Penal Code and the Anti Terrorism Act. The court found that while the evidence indicated guilt, the circumstances surrounding the case merited a reconsideration of the punishment. The court observed that the crime stemmed from complex socio-familial issues, specifically the dynamics of 'watta satta' marriages, which contributed to the emotional state of the accused. The court's decision reflects a nuanced understanding of criminal responsibility and societal pressures, leading to a significant reduction in the sentence. This case highlights critical issues of justice, emotional distress, and the legal interpretation of culpability in severe crimes, making it a landmark decision in the context of Pakistani law. Key phrases such as 'capital punishment', 'murder conviction', and 'anti-terrorism legislation' are integral to understanding the implications of this ruling, which may serve as a reference for future cases involving similar legal and emotional complexities. |
Court |
Lahore High Court
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Entities Involved |
Not available
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Judges |
Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi,
Mazhar Iqbal Sidhu,
Ahmad Sher
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Lawyers |
Humaira Kaisar,
Sheeba Kaisar,
Ch. Nasir Ahmad Jaura,
Munir Ahmad Sail
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Petitioners |
Not available
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Respondents |
The State
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Citations |
2016 SLD 2967 = 2016 YLR 2476
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Other Citations |
Juma Khan v. The State PLD 2003 Lah. 60
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Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997
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Sections |
109,
148,
149,
302,
376,
365-B,
7(a)
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