| Case ID |
1e3605b7-d990-4172-9af3-ba52439f84ab |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 20-J of 2003 and C.S.R. No. 76 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 24, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the convictions and sentences of the appellants for the brutal murders of six individuals, including children aged five to twelve. The court determined that the circumstantial evidence presented was overwhelming and left no room for doubt regarding the guilt of the accused. The evidence included extra-judicial confessions, incriminating recoveries, and matching fingerprints. The court emphasized the need for utmost caution when relying on extra-judicial confessions, asserting that they must be proven to be voluntary and truthful. The court found that the prosecution had established a solid case against the appellants, leading to the rejection of their appeal and confirmation of the death sentences. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a gruesome crime involving the murder of six individuals, including young children. The Lahore High Court examined the evidence presented, which included circumstantial evidence, extra-judicial confessions, and forensic analysis. The court highlighted the importance of careful scrutiny when considering extra-judicial confessions, noting that they are often seen as weak evidence. The decision underscored that the prosecution must prove the voluntary nature of such confessions. Ultimately, the court upheld the convictions and death sentences of the appellants, reinforcing the stance that sufficient circumstantial evidence can lead to a conviction even in the absence of direct evidence. Keywords include Lahore High Court, Pakistan Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, circumstantial evidence, and extra-judicial confessions, which are trending in legal discussions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MANZOOR AHMAD MALIK
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| Lawyers |
Syed Zaman Haider for Yousaf,
Malik Riaz Khalid Awan, Defence Counsel at State Expense for the remaining,
Syed Faisal Raza Bokhari, D.P.G.,
Shaukat Rafique Bajwa for the Complainant
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| Petitioners |
SARFARAZ AND ANOTHER
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 1258 = 2010 MLD 1508
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Latif v. The State PLD 2008 SC 503,
Khuda Bakhsh v. The State 2004 SCMR 331,
Faisal v. The State 2007 SCMR 58,
Sheraz Tufail v. The State 2007 SCMR 518,
Israr Ali v. The State 2007 SCMR 525,
Binyamin alias Khari and others v. The State 2007 SCMR 78,
Ghulam Nabi v. The State 2007 SCMR 808,
Akhtar v. The State 2007 SCMR 876
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
34,
302(b),
392,
460,
164
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