| Case ID |
1f6afc68-922e-4e76-8074-18ca53447b43 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 57 and Petition for Special Le |
| Decision Date |
Jan 21, 1959 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 21, 1959 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal and the petition filed by Ibrahim, the appellant, affirming the High Court's decision which set aside his acquittal and convicted him under section 302/34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, sentencing him to transportation for life. The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to establish the guilt of Ibrahim in the murder of his nephew, Shuauddin, alongside his brother Abdul Hadi, who was sentenced to death. The court emphasized that the testimonies of the eyewitnesses, despite being related to the accused, were credible and corroborated by circumstantial evidence, leading to the conclusion that Ibrahim was equally culpable in the crime. The judgment also addressed the arguments regarding the credibility of the witnesses and the timing of the murder, ultimately affirming the lower court's findings without any legal errors. |
| Summary |
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the complexities surrounding the conviction of Ibrahim for the murder of his nephew, Shuauddin. The case revolved around the testimonies of eyewitnesses, including the deceased's mother and wife, who identified Ibrahim and his brother Abdul Hadi as the perpetrators. The court analyzed the evidence meticulously, considering the dynamics of familial relationships and the potential biases of the witnesses. Despite arguments regarding the credibility of these witnesses due to their enmity with the accused, the court concluded that their testimonies were reliable. The decision underscored the importance of corroborative evidence in criminal proceedings, particularly in cases involving close relatives. The court ultimately upheld the conviction of Ibrahim, emphasizing that the gravity of the crime warranted a stringent sentence. This case highlights the delicate balance courts must maintain between legal principles and the realities of human relationships, especially in criminal law contexts. The ruling serves as a critical reference point for future cases involving similar issues of witness credibility and the interpretation of circumstantial evidence in murder trials. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MUNIR, C.J.,
M. SHAHABUDDIN,
A. R. CORNELIUS,
AMIRUDDIN AHMAD,
S. A. RAHMAN, JJ
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| Lawyers |
R. A. Jeremy,
Amjad Hussain,
Jamil Hussain Razvi,
S. K. Ahmad,
Ijaz Ali
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| Petitioners |
IBRAHIM
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
ABDUL HADI
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| Citations |
1969 SLD 330 = 1969 SCMR 773
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302
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