| Case ID |
16879176-5bdb-4a74-a667-1141d3a1b6b2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Petition No. 169 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 01, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 01, 2023 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, thereby upholding the conviction and sentences passed against the petitioner, Nazir Ahmed, by the Lahore High Court. The petitioner had been convicted under the Anti Terrorism Act and the Explosive Substances Act for possession of explosive materials. The court found the testimonies of police officials credible and reliable, despite the petitioner's claims of being falsely implicated. The court emphasized that minor discrepancies in witness statements should not overshadow the material aspects of the evidence presented. The decision underscored the importance of the prosecution's burden of proof and the reliability of official witnesses in criminal proceedings. |
| Summary |
In the case of Nazir Ahmed vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed serious charges under the Anti Terrorism Act and the Explosive Substances Act. The petitioner was found in possession of a significant quantity of explosives, leading to his conviction by the Special Judge of the Anti Terrorism Court. The Lahore High Court upheld this conviction, prompting the petitioner to appeal to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, after reviewing the evidence, including testimonies from police officials and forensic reports, dismissed the petition for leave to appeal. The court highlighted that the testimonies provided by police officials were consistent and credible, countering the petitioner's claims of false implication. The judgement reaffirmed that minor inconsistencies in witness statements do not invalidate the prosecution's case if the core facts are substantiated. This ruling serves as a critical reference for future cases involving terrorism-related charges, emphasizing the judicial system's reliance on reliable evidence and the prosecution's duty to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Yahya Afridi,
Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi,
Muhammad Ali Mazhar
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| Lawyers |
Sikandar Zulqarnain Saleem
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| Petitioners |
NAZIR AHMED
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2023 SCMR 1299,
2023 SLD 1434
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997,
Explosive Substances Act, 1908
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| Sections |
7(ff),
5
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