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Case ID 167a31d3-55a0-46ca-8740-d96c7026c8f1
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Case Number Criminal Appeal No. 582 of 2000
Decision Date Apr 24, 2002
Hearing Date Apr 24, 2002
Decision The Lahore High Court accepted the appeal based on a compromise reached between the appellants and the legal heirs of the deceased. The court found that the interests of the minor legal heirs were adequately protected, as the guardian confirmed that a house was transferred to them as part of the compromise. The court noted that the agreement was made voluntarily and without coercion. Consequently, the conviction and sentence of the appellants were set aside, and they were acquitted and ordered to be released from jail unless required in another case.
Summary In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 582 of 2000, heard by the Lahore High Court, the court addressed a murder conviction involving Shabbir Ahmad alias Muhammad Akram and others. The appellants were convicted and sentenced to death under section 302(b) of the Penal Code for the murder of Muhammad Arshad. During the appeal, a compromise was reached between the appellants and the minor legal heirs of the deceased. The court emphasized the importance of protecting the interests of minors in such cases. The guardian of the minors confirmed the voluntary nature of the compromise and the receipt of a house as 'Badl e Sulh' to settle the matter. After reviewing the evidence and the guardian's statements, the Lahore High Court acquitted the appellants, highlighting the court's commitment to ensuring justice while respecting the wishes of the involved parties. This case underscores the legal principles surrounding compromise in criminal proceedings, particularly when minors are involved.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD SHARIF, M. NAEEM ULLAH KHAN SHERWANI
Lawyers Ch. Inayat Ullah Cheema, M. Azam
Petitioners Not available
Respondents THE STATE
Citations 2003 SLD 1129 = 2003 PCRLJ 600
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
Sections 302(b), 309, 310, 345(2)