| Case ID |
1abf56fb-b0d4-4176-b018-e41e674e60b8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.323 of 1994 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 13, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction of Fazal Din for the murder of Allah Dad and Mst. Alia, affirming the lower court's finding that the confession made before a Magistrate was admissible despite being retracted during the trial. The court emphasized that the confession could be partially relied upon if it inspired confidence. The evidence presented, including the circumstances of the arrest and the presence of a blood-stained hatchet, corroborated the prosecution's case. The appeal was dismissed as the courts below had reached just conclusions, and the conviction was maintained. |
| Summary |
In the case of Fazal Din v. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the admissibility of confessions in criminal proceedings. The appellant, Fazal Din, was convicted for the murders of Allah Dad and Mst. Alia, with the prosecution relying heavily on a confession made to a Magistrate. Despite the confession being retracted during the trial, the Supreme Court found it to be admissible under certain conditions, particularly when it inspired confidence. The case explored critical legal principles surrounding confessions, the evaluation of evidence, and the standards for maintaining a conviction. The ruling emphasized the importance of thorough judicial scrutiny in criminal cases, reinforcing the notion that credible evidence can uphold a conviction despite challenges. This case highlights significant aspects of criminal law in Pakistan, particularly concerning the Penal Code and the Constitution. It serves as a vital reference for future cases involving similar legal questions, establishing a precedent for the treatment of confessions and the evidentiary standards required in serious criminal offenses. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RASHID AZIZ KHAN,
RANA BHAGWAN DAS,
DEEDAR HUSSAIN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Muhammad Naeem,
Raja Abdul Ghafoor,
Muhammad Ibrahim Satti
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| Petitioners |
AZAL DIN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 1369,
2001 SCMR 656
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| Other Citations |
Abdul Zahir v. State 2000 SCMR 406,
Abdus Salam v. State 2000 SCMR 338,
Naseem Akhtar v. State -1999 SCMR 1744,
Muhammad Aslam v. Shaukat Ali 1997 SCMR 1307
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(c),
304,
185(3)
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