| Case ID |
1ae909db-662d-420d-a269-f17a079ccbff |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 441/T of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 04, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 04, 2001 |
| Decision |
The court confirmed the death sentence awarded to Hafiz Muhammad Nawaz, appellant, for the murder of Aon Muhammad Rizvi, establishing that the act was committed in a sectarian context, thus falling within the ambit of terrorism as per the Anti Terrorism Act, 1997. The evidence presented, including identification by witnesses and recovery of the motorcycle used in the crime, was deemed sufficient for conviction. The prosecution's argument about the sectarian motive was upheld, and discrepancies in medical evidence were found not to undermine the overall case. The appeal by Wasim Munir was allowed due to insufficient evidence against him, resulting in his acquittal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Crl. A. No. 441/T of 2000, the Lahore High Court dealt with a significant issue of sectarian violence culminating in the murder of Aon Muhammad Rizvi. The court, presided over by Justices Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi and Muhammad Sayeed Akhtar, ruled on 4th July 2001, confirming the death sentence for Hafiz Muhammad Nawaz under the Anti Terrorism Act, 1997 and Pakistan Penal Code sections concerning murder. The case highlighted the role of sectarian motives in criminal acts, with the prosecution successfully establishing a strong link between the accused and the crime through witness identification and recovery of the motorcycle used in the attack. The judgment emphasized the importance of robust evidence in cases involving serious charges, reiterating that the indiscriminate firing by the assailants implicated all participants equally in the murder, regardless of individual roles. This case serves as a critical reference point in discussions about the intersection of law and sectarian violence in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing terrorism and ensuring justice for victims. Legal professionals and scholars studying criminal law in Pakistan can benefit from this case's insights, as it underscores the necessity of comprehensive legal frameworks to combat sectarian-related crimes effectively. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi,
Muhammad Sayeed Akhtar
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| Lawyers |
Malik Rab Nawaz Noon,
Raja Saeed Akram,
Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Naqui
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| Petitioners |
Wasim Munir
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| Respondents |
State
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3830,
2004 PLJ 3
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
7,
302,
109,
34
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