| Case ID |
1f29b201-950f-400d-a961-5bcc69f80de1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 83 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 15, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 21, 1982 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the appeal by Javed and Muhammad Ayyaz was partially allowed. The court found that only Javed was guilty of murder under section 302, while Muhammad Ayyaz was guilty of attempted murder under section 307. The death sentence imposed on Javed was reduced to life imprisonment, taking into account the compromise reached between the parties. The fine imposed was set aside due to compensation already paid to the heirs of the deceased. The court emphasized the importance of considering the defense version and the circumstances under which the incident occurred. |
| Summary |
In the case of Javed and Muhammad Ayyaz vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed significant issues regarding self-defense and the legal implications of a compromise reached between parties involved in a murder case. The court examined the facts surrounding a dispute over agricultural land that escalated into violence, resulting in the death of Dilnawaz and injuries to Abdul Majid. The court found that while Javed was responsible for the fatal shot, Muhammad Ayyaz's actions constituted a lesser crime of attempted murder. In a landmark decision, the court reduced Javed's death sentence to life imprisonment, highlighting the role of compromise in criminal proceedings. This case underscores the complexities of interpreting self-defense claims and the impact of legal representation in achieving just outcomes. Keywords such as 'self-defense', 'criminal appeal', 'murder case', and 'legal representation' are trending in legal discussions and provide a lens through which to understand the nuances of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN, ACTG. C.J.,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
M. S. H. QURAISHI, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Raja Muhammad Anwar,
Ejaz Ahmad Khan,
M. A. Bajwa
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| Petitioners |
JAVED,
MUHAMMAD AYYAZ
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 369,
1983 SCMR 557
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Bashir v. The State: P L D 1982 S C 139
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302,
307
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