| Case ID |
1aea2ae3-9c11-403a-a4ac-b2cb5c84719d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. P. No. 23-Q of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 03, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the criminal petition for leave to appeal, affirming the conviction and life sentence of the petitioner, Murad Ali, under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The Court found that the confession made by the accused was voluntary and corroborated by circumstantial evidence, including the recovery of the murder weapon and the positive report from the firearm expert. The Court held that the prosecution had successfully established the motive of old enmity and that the evidence presented was sufficient to sustain the conviction. The defense's arguments regarding the confession's credibility and the evidence's integrity were deemed unsubstantiated. The petition was dismissed, and the conviction was upheld. |
| Summary |
In the case of Murad Ali vs. State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the legal intricacies surrounding a murder conviction under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The petitioner's conviction stemmed from allegations of murder driven by old enmity. The court meticulously evaluated the evidence, including the petitioner's confession, which was recorded under judicial supervision and found to be voluntary. The Court emphasized that the behavior and motivations of individuals in criminal cases cannot be rigidly categorized, as they fluctuate based on various factors. The evidence, including forensic reports and witness testimonies, was deemed robust enough to uphold the conviction. This case highlights the judicial process in Pakistan regarding the assessment of confessions and the weight of circumstantial evidence in criminal law. Key phrases include 'murder conviction', 'voluntary confession', 'circumstantial evidence', and 'Pakistan Penal Code'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JAVED IQBAL,
RAJA FAYYAZ AHMED
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Muhammad Riaz Ahmed
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| Petitioners |
MURAD ALI
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 3288,
2007 PLJ 221
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
302(b),
185(3)
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