| Case ID |
1a56377b-bc68-47b8-a676-5244f65114cb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Appeal No.22-J and Murder Reference No.24 of |
| Decision Date |
Feb 12, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 12, 2016 |
| Decision |
The court upheld the conviction of Muhammad Aslam under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code for the murder of Rehmat Ali. The original sentence of death was altered to rigorous imprisonment for life due to mitigating circumstances, including the inconsequential nature of the recovery of the weapon and the fact that the incident involved a single shot. The court emphasized that the quality of evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, despite the appellant's claims of innocence. The case highlighted the importance of witness credibility and the corroborative value of medical evidence in criminal trials. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the conviction of Muhammad Aslam for the murder of Rehmat Ali, which occurred on October 17, 2005. The incident was witnessed by several individuals, including the complainant, Muhammad Mehrban, who provided a detailed account of the events leading to the murder. The prosecution successfully established a sequence of events corroborated by medical evidence, including the post-mortem report that confirmed the cause of death as shock and hemorrhage due to a gunshot wound. The court noted that the evidence presented was credible and compelling, leading to a conviction. Moreover, the court recognized mitigating factors that warranted a reduction in the sentence from death to life imprisonment, emphasizing the principles of justice and fairness in sentencing. This case illustrates critical aspects of criminal law, including the assessment of evidence, the significance of witness testimony, and the legal standards for establishing guilt. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed,
Raja Shahid Mahmood Abbasi
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Aslam
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 354 = 2017 MLD 14
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| Other Citations |
Zahoor Ahmad v. The State 2007 SCMR 1519,
Ghulam Mohy-ud-Din alias Haji Babo and others v. The State 2014 SCMR 1034,
Sharafat Ali Khan v. The State 2010 SCMR 1205
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(b)
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