| Case ID |
1acbccf3-5aa4-415f-9d3e-1a799d524db2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 778 and Murder Reference No. 3 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the convictions of Muhammad Iqbal under section 302, P.P.C. for the murder of Iqbal Hussain, sentencing him to death and a fine of Rs.20,000, which was to be paid to the legal heirs of the deceased as compensation. However, upon appeal, the court modified the death sentence to imprisonment for life, citing mitigating circumstances and the mysterious origin of the occurrence. The court emphasized that the prosecution had proven its case against the appellant beyond reasonable doubt, while also maintaining the conviction under section 307, P.P.C. for the assault on Azam Hussain. The court further enhanced the compensation amount to Rs.30,000 for the heirs of the deceased. |
| Summary |
This case involves the conviction of Muhammad Iqbal for the murder of Iqbal Hussain and the assault on Azam Hussain. The Lahore High Court reviewed the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, concluding that the prosecution had established its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The court noted that the eyewitnesses were not chance witnesses and their testimonies were credible. The appellant's defense was found to be implausible. The court ultimately converted the death sentence to life imprisonment, highlighting the lack of clear motive and the importance of direct evidence in criminal proceedings. This case underscores the legal principles surrounding murder, evidence, and the rights of the accused, making it significant in the context of criminal law in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Khalilur Rehman Ramday,
Raja Muhammad Khurshid
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| Lawyers |
Sultan Ahmad Khawaja for Appellant,
Kh. Shaukat Ali for A.G. for the State,
Muhammad Afzal Wahala for the Complainant
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Iqbal
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 1318 = 1996 PLD 402
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984)
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| Sections |
302,
307,
71
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