| Case ID |
1719f767-f696-4862-b019-c72d252754b4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal (CNS) Appeal No. 175 of 2009 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 09, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 26, 2010 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed, confirming the conviction of the appellant under section 9-C of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. The prosecution successfully proved that the appellant was in possession of 320 Kg of Hashish, which was hidden in secret cavities of the truck he was driving. The judgment of the trial court was upheld, as the evidence presented was deemed sufficient to establish the appellant's knowledge of the narcotics and their possession. The court found no ill-will or animosity from the police, supporting the integrity of the evidence presented. |
| Summary |
In the case of Lal Muhammad vs. The State, the Quetta High Court addressed an appeal concerning the conviction of the appellant under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997. The case hinged on the possession of a significant quantity of Hashish, specifically 320 Kg, which was discovered in a truck driven by the appellant. The prosecution established that the appellant was aware of the narcotics concealed within the vehicle. The court emphasized the proper evaluation of evidence and the application of the law, ultimately dismissing the appeal. This case highlights critical issues surrounding drug possession laws, the responsibilities of law enforcement, and the legal standards required for conviction in narcotics cases. The ruling reinforces the importance of credible evidence in narcotics-related offenses, aligning with current legal standards and societal interests in combating drug trafficking. |
| Court |
Quetta High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Ghulam Mustafa Mengal,
Syeda Tahira Safdar
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Qahir Shah,
Haji Liaquat Ali
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| Petitioners |
Lal Muhammad
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2011 SLD 6420,
2011 PCRLJ 384
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
9(c)
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