Case ID |
1a8f304d-ef2c-449a-8c62-5dba45170c7b |
Body |
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Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 12 and 13 of 1987 |
Decision Date |
Oct 18, 1989 |
Hearing Date |
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Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted the appeal of Buland Khan, setting aside his conviction and sentence for murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code due to significant doubts cast on the credibility of the sole eyewitness. The court noted that the prosecution's case was severely undermined by contradictions in the eyewitness's testimony and the lack of corroborative evidence. As a result, Buland Khan was ordered to be released immediately unless required in connection with other cases. The appeals from the complainant side were dismissed. The decision emphasized the importance of reliable eyewitness accounts in criminal proceedings. |
Summary |
The case involves the Supreme Court of Pakistan's ruling on Criminal Appeals Nos. 12 and 13 of 1987, concerning the murder conviction of Buland Khan and others. The court analyzed the evidence presented during the trial, particularly focusing on the credibility of eyewitness accounts. The key eyewitness, Amir Khan, had provided conflicting statements that undermined the prosecution's case. The court found that the prosecution failed to establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. Ultimately, Buland Khan's conviction was overturned due to these inconsistencies, highlighting the court's commitment to ensuring that justice is served based on reliable evidence. This case serves as a reminder of the critical role that credible witness testimony plays in criminal law and the importance of thorough evidence evaluation in judicial proceedings. |
Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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Entities Involved |
BULAND KHAN,
Mst. Mubarak Jan,
Sarfraz Khan,
Mumraiz Khan,
Amanat Khan,
Amir Khan
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Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, C.J.,
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
SAAD SAOOD,
JAN,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH, JJ
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Lawyers |
Malik Muhammad Jaffar Advocate Supreme Court,
Imtaz Muhammad Khan Advocate-on-Record,
M. Nawaz Abbasi Asstt. Advocate-General,
Rao Muhammad Yousaf Advocate-on-Record,
Malik Rab Nawaz Khan Noon Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Akhtar Ali Advocate-on-Record,
Sardar Muhammad Ishaq Advocate Supreme Court
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Petitioners |
BULAND KHAN,
Mst. Mubarak Jan
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Respondents |
THE STATE,
Respondent No. 3,
Respondent No. 4,
Respondents No. 1 and 2
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Citations |
1990 SLD 479,
1990 SCMR 170
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Other Citations |
Not available
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Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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Sections |
302,
324,
323
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