| Case ID |
1a249c76-dfa0-4276-aadf-5971c39cf890 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 33 of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 18, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Decision |
The High Court maintained the conviction awarded to the accused by the Trial Court but reduced the sentence from five years to two years imprisonment. The appeal was dismissed accordingly due to the unexplained delay in sending samples for chemical analysis and the lack of clarity in the evidence provided by the prosecution. |
| Summary |
In the case of Hadi Ur Rehman vs. The State, the High Court reviewed the conviction under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, specifically sections 9(C) and 36. The appellant was initially sentenced to five years for possession of 3500 grams of Charas. The appeal highlighted significant issues including delays in chemical analysis and contradictions in witness testimonies. Ultimately, while the conviction was upheld, the sentence was reduced to two years, emphasizing the importance of fair trial principles and the right to benefit from any reasonable doubt in criminal cases. This case serves as a critical reference for legal professionals dealing with narcotics law and evidentiary standards. |
| Court |
High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ALI BAIG, JUSTICE,
MALIK HAQ NAWAZ, C.J.
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| Lawyers |
Shahbaz Ali,
Sami Ahmed
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| Petitioners |
HADI UR REHMAN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 503,
2022 YLR 422
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| Other Citations |
2017 YLR 1292,
2008 YLR 985,
2012 YLR 251,
2015 YLR 2163,
2015 YLR 2520,
2016 YLR Note 123,
2016 YLR 85,
2009 SCMR 1169,
2019 PCr.LJ 1441,
2012 CLC 1645,
2007 YLR 373,
2008 SCMR 991
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
9(C),
36
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