| Case ID |
16a49de7-8632-49ac-bd67-994aa22c005a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 607 of 1956 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 22, 1957 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 22, 1957 |
| Decision |
The appeal was accepted on the grounds that the evidence presented was unreliable and insufficient to prove the guilt of the appellant, Khanun, for the murder of Mst. Nuran. The court highlighted that the prosecution's case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence and the alleged extra-judicial confession, both of which were deemed unsatisfactory. The judges concluded that there was no reliable proof of Khanun's guilt, leading to the overturning of his conviction and sentence. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the criminal appeal of Khanun, who was convicted of murdering his wife, Mst. Nuran, under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The Lahore High Court reviewed the evidence presented against him, which included testimonies and an alleged confession. The court found inconsistencies in witness statements and questioned the reliability of the evidence, leading to doubts about the prosecution's case. The judgment emphasized the importance of credible evidence in criminal proceedings, ultimately resulting in the acceptance of the appeal and the release of Khanun. This case underscores the critical nature of fair trials and the necessity for substantial proof in criminal law. Keywords such as 'criminal appeal', 'murder conviction', 'reliable evidence', 'judicial review', and 'Pakistan Penal Code' are significant in understanding the legal implications of this case. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
B. Z. Kaikaus,
Akhlaque Hussain
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| Lawyers |
Gulzar Hasan
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| Petitioners |
Khanun
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1958 SLD 138,
1958 PLD 131
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
302
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