| Case ID |
1a9c5428-3a28-4cc5-9e9b-755aab0f6d40 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.219 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 27, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 17, 1991 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellants, Liaqat Hussain Shah and Ashiq Hussain Shah, for the murder of Ghulam Abbas Shah. The Court found that the prosecution had adequately established the guilt of the accused based on the testimony of eyewitnesses. The appeal was dismissed as the evidence presented was compelling, and the arguments against the conviction were found unpersuasive. The judgment of the Lahore High Court was maintained, affirming the lower courts' decisions and the integrity of the judicial process involved. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal appeal regarding the conviction of Liaqat Hussain Shah and Ashiq Hussain Shah for the murder of Ghulam Abbas Shah, which occurred on August 12, 1983. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the evidence presented by the prosecution, including eyewitness accounts from Hussain Shah, Ashraf Shah, Ikrar Shah, and Mst. Chandni Bi, who testified to the events leading to the murder. The court found that the testimonies were credible and consistent, despite the defense's claims of innocence. The motive behind the murder was rooted in a longstanding family feud, with previous murders in the complainant's family complicating the context. The appeal was ultimately dismissed, and the conviction was upheld, reinforcing the principles of justice and the thorough evaluation of evidence in criminal cases. This case highlights the importance of eyewitness testimony and the legal standards for proving guilt in murder cases, making it a significant reference point in criminal law discussions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH,
ABDUL QADEER CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
LIAQAT HUSSAIN SHAH,
ASHIQ HUSSAIN SHAH
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1991 SLD 1099,
1991 SCMR 1124
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302/34,
Art. 185(3)
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