| Case ID |
1e4e24ab-4d20-46f2-9acf-546c44922dfe |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Petitions Nos. 48 & 85 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 01, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the convictions and sentences of the petitioners for their involvement in a violent incident resulting in multiple fatalities. The court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence and the credibility of eyewitness testimony, particularly in cases involving hostile witnesses and those with vested interests. The court found that the testimony of natural witnesses, despite minor discrepancies, was reliable and supported by medical evidence and motive. The petitioners' claims of false implication were dismissed as the court found sufficient evidence to establish their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The sentences were modified for some accused while maintaining the death penalty for those who inflicted fatal injuries. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the convictions of several individuals involved in a violent incident that led to the deaths of two individuals. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts, medical reports, and the circumstances surrounding the crime. The court highlighted the significance of corroborative evidence in criminal cases, particularly when dealing with hostile or interested witnesses. The ruling emphasized that the presence of minor discrepancies in witness statements does not necessarily undermine their credibility, especially when supported by substantial corroborative evidence. The court ultimately upheld the convictions and sentences, reinforcing the principles of justice and the need for thorough investigations in criminal matters. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMID DOGAR,
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ ABBASI,
SAIYED SAEED ASHHAD
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| Lawyers |
Sardar M. Latif Khan Khosa,
Sh. Muhammad Siddique Khan,
Mr. Aftab Farrukh,
Mr. Dil Muhammad Tarar
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| Petitioners |
others,
MUHAMMAD SULEMAN
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 3293,
2007 PLJ 284
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Criminal Procedure Code, 1898,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
302(b),
324,
109,
392,
34,
148,
161,
382-B,
185(3)
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