| Case ID |
177c3c15-7e44-4641-889c-4cdc9eb58b77 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.66-R of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 30, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 30, 1988 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed Muhammad Sarwar's petition seeking leave to appeal against the Lahore High Court's confirmation of his death sentence for the triple murder of Mst. Seeman, Muhammad Yaseen, and Mst. Naziran. The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition due to it being submitted from jail and deemed it necessary to examine the merits. The prosecution's evidence, supported by eyewitness accounts, was found credible, and the defense's claims were rejected as unconvincing. The Court upheld the conviction and sentence based on the compelling evidence presented, affirming the principle that justice must prevail even when procedural delays occur. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Sarwar vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed serious allegations of murder stemming from an incident on June 20, 1979. The petitioner, Muhammad Sarwar, was convicted for the triple murder of Mst. Seeman, Muhammad Yaseen, and Mst. Naziran. The case highlighted the importance of eyewitness testimony in criminal law, as multiple witnesses corroborated the prosecution's version of events. Despite the defense's claims of self-defense and a narrative that attempted to shift blame, the court found the evidence against Sarwar compelling. The decision underscored the judiciary's role in ensuring justice while maintaining the integrity of legal proceedings, particularly in cases involving severe penalties like the death sentence. The Court's ruling emphasized that procedural delays should not impede justice, showcasing its commitment to upholding the law. Keywords: Supreme Court, criminal law, eyewitness testimony, death sentence, justice. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID,
SAAD SAOOD,
JAN
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| Lawyers |
Inamul Haq Min
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SARWAR
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 744,
1989 SCMR 772,
1989 SLD 1300
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
185(3),
302
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