| Case ID |
17752121-9c15-41ec-9e81-8944f5644eba |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 51 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court upheld the conviction and sentencing of the appellants, Bachal Alias Mukhtiar and another individual, dismissing their appeal. The court found the evidence presented by the prosecution, including eyewitness testimonies and forensic findings, to be sufficiently incriminating. The appellants were convicted under sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code for the murder of Ghousal Shah. The court emphasized the consistency of the eyewitness accounts and the corroborative forensic evidence, such as the recovery of blood-stained clothes and knives. Additionally, the established motive, stemming from personal grievances related to family matters, further solidified the case against the appellants. The court dismissed the defense's claims of false implications and upheld the trial court's judgment, sentencing the appellants to life imprisonment and fines. The decision underscores the importance of credible evidence and thorough investigation in upholding justice in criminal cases. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Bachal Alias Mukhtiar and Another v. The State, the Sindh High Court deliberated on Criminal Appeal No. 51 of 1977, with hearings commencing on November 6, 1978. The appellants were challenged by the State following their conviction under sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code for the heinous murder of Ghousal Shah. The prosecution presented a robust case, highlighting consistent eyewitness testimonies and substantial forensic evidence, including blood-stained knives and clothing recovered from the scene. Key witnesses included P.W. Sher Muhammad Shah, who promptly lodged an FIR, and other eyewitnesses who corroborated the sequence of events leading to the tragic incident. The defense, however, maintained a stance of complete denial, attributing the accusations to false implications by biased witnesses. Despite these defenses, the High Court found the prosecution's evidence irrefutable. The court meticulously examined the credibility of the witnesses, considering potential biases due to familial relations but ultimately deemed their testimonies credible given the corroborative forensic findings. Moreover, the established motive rooted in personal grievances provided a clear motive for the crime. The court's decision to dismiss the appeal underscored the meticulous examination of evidence and the paramount importance of justice. This case highlights critical aspects of criminal jurisprudence, including the evaluation of eyewitness reliability, the significance of forensic evidence, and the role of motive in establishing culpability. The Sindh High Court's affirmation of the lower court's judgment serves as a precedent in upholding the integrity of the legal process, ensuring that justice is served through a thorough and unbiased examination of facts. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sajjad Ali Shah,
Z.A. Channa
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Bachal Alias Mukhtiar and Another
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1979 SLD 1494,
1979 PCRLJ 455
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
302,
34
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