| Case ID |
1ed4b673-ed78-4b28-8c6b-d72a5dde7237 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.571-L of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 05, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the criminal petition filed by Muhammad Waris, affirming the conviction and death penalty imposed upon him for the murder of Muhammad Ramzan and Ghulam Abbas. The court found that the eye-witnesses were reliable and independent, and their testimonies were corroborated by medical evidence. The court also noted the absence of any animosity that could have led the witnesses to falsely implicate the petitioner. The brutal nature of the crime, where the petitioner indiscriminately fired at the victims, further justified the severity of the sentence. Thus, the court concluded that the findings of guilt were well-founded and no leniency was warranted. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Waris v. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan evaluated the conviction of Muhammad Waris for the murders of Muhammad Ramzan and Ghulam Abbas under section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The court scrutinized the credibility of the eye-witnesses, who were closely related to the deceased, and determined that their testimonies were reliable, given the lack of any ill-will or motivation to falsely accuse the petitioner. The court emphasized the importance of corroboration in legal proceedings, asserting that reliable eyewitness accounts diminish the necessity for additional evidence. The brutal circumstances of the crime, occurring in broad daylight, further supported the prosecution's case. The decision underscored the principles of justice and accountability within the legal framework, reinforcing the notion that heinous acts of violence warrant stringent penalties. This case serves as a precedent in the interpretation of evidentiary standards in murder trials, affirming the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday,
Tassaduq Hussain Jillani
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| Lawyers |
Learned Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Waris
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 2118,
2008 SCMR 784
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(b),
185(3)
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