| Case ID |
1e2464d9-c123-4220-90e4-4b565146aeb0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 1480 and Murder Reference No. |
| Decision Date |
Mar 27, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the convictions and sentences of the appellants for their involvement in a sectarian attack that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The court confirmed the death sentences for some appellants while reducing the death sentence of one appellant to life imprisonment. The evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, established the motive of sectarianism, which was a critical factor in the case. The prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the appeal. The court emphasized the importance of the context in which the crime occurred, highlighting the sectarian tensions of the time. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a brutal incident that occurred during a period of heightened sectarian tensions in Jhang, Pakistan. The Lahore High Court dealt with the appeal of several appellants convicted for their roles in a violent attack that resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to nine others. The court's decision was grounded in the comprehensive evaluation of evidence, including eyewitness testimony and medical reports, which substantiated the claim of a sectarian motive behind the attack. The court underscored that the nature of the crime was not merely individual vengeance but rather a communal retribution, a significant aspect of terrorism cases. The judgment not only confirmed the convictions but also provided a detailed analysis of the motivations and the legal implications of the actions of the accused, making it a landmark case in the context of sectarian violence in Pakistan. Keywords such as 'sectarian violence', 'terrorism', 'court decision', and 'legal implications' are critical for understanding the broader impact of this ruling. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD SHARIF,
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA
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| Lawyers |
Mian Muzaffar Ahmad,
Muhammad Rashid Bhatti,
S.D. Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SARWAR,
Khalil,
Shaukat alias Hukki alias Mauzar,
Mukhtar,
Muhammad Saleem alias Cheeman
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 3248,
2003 PLD 432
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Anti-Terrorism Act (XXVII of 1997)
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| Sections |
302(b)/149,
324/149,
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