| Case ID |
1e2ad130-1da5-464c-82f6-19bf84d49e7a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Cr.Misc. Application No. 1379 of 2017 in Cr. P. No |
| Decision Date |
Jan 20, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 03, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court accepted the Criminal Miscellaneous Application, allowing the accused to be released based on a compromise reached with the legal heirs of the deceased. The court set aside the previous convictions and sentences under section 302(b) of the Penal Code and acquitted the petitioners, Mureed Sultan and Nazeer Sultan, of the charges. The court emphasized that while the compromise does not erase the verdict of guilt, it allows for the cessation of punishment under section 345(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The decision underscores the legal framework surrounding compromises in criminal cases, especially regarding the implications of acquittals and the role of legal heirs in such matters. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the implications of compromise in criminal law, specifically under section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Supreme Court of Pakistan deliberated on the legal ramifications of accepting a compromise reached by the convicted individuals and the legal heirs of the deceased. The petitioners, Mureed Sultan and Nazeer Sultan, were initially sentenced to death for murder under section 302(b) of the Penal Code. However, following a compromise with the legal heirs, the Supreme Court accepted their application for release, highlighting the distinction between the effects of a compromise and an acquittal. The court's decision reflects the evolving nature of criminal law in Pakistan and the significant role of forgiveness and reconciliation in the judicial process. The ruling is critical for understanding how legal frameworks accommodate the interests of justice, particularly in cases involving severe penalties like the death sentence. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Ejaz Afzal Khan,
Qazi Faez Isa,
Ijaz ul Ahsan
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| Lawyers |
Shahid Azeem, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rana Abdul Majeed, Additional A.G. Punjab for the State
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| Petitioners |
Mureed Sultan,
Nazeer Sultan
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| Respondents |
The State through P.G., Punjab and another
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 696,
2018 SCMR 756
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Crown Grants Act, 1895,
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
345(6),
302(b)
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