| Case ID |
2020833b-6e47-408e-9563-a84d89ef1dd3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.7 of 1987 and Criminal Petition |
| Decision Date |
Jan 18, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 18, 1987 |
| Decision |
The petitioner, Lal Din alias Lalu, sought leave to appeal against the Lahore High Court's decision which dismissed his appeal and confirmed a death sentence under section 302 of the Penal Code. The parties involved reached a voluntary compromise to end their hostility, and the heirs of the deceased fully compensated the petitioner. As a result, the Supreme Court converted the petition into an appeal and accepted it partially, reducing the death sentence to that of imprisonment for life while maintaining the fine. This decision highlights the importance of compromise in criminal cases, especially when it leads to resolution and restoration of peace among parties. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal filed by Lal Din alias Lalu against the Lahore High Court's decision which upheld his death sentence for murder under section 302 of the Penal Code. The Supreme Court of Pakistan heard the case on January 18, 1987, and noted that a compromise had been reached between the accused and the heirs of the deceased, Amanullah. The heirs, including Zafar, Bashir, and Mst. Rani, confirmed that they had been fully compensated and voluntarily agreed to the compromise. The Supreme Court recognized the significance of such compromises in criminal law, especially in murder cases where the families seek to end hostilities. Ultimately, the Court converted the petition into an appeal and reduced Lal Din's death sentence to life imprisonment, while the fine was retained. This ruling underscores the judicial system's ability to adapt to the evolving circumstances of cases and prioritize reconciliation over retribution. It serves as a precedent for similar cases where compromise can lead to a more humane resolution. Keywords: Supreme Court of Pakistan, Criminal Law, Compromise, Death Sentence, Life Imprisonment, Legal Precedent. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MIAN BURHANUDDIN KHAN, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mian Aftab Farrukh, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, Advocate-on-Record,
Sh. Masood Akhtar, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
LAL DIN alias LALU
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1650,
1987 SCMR 855
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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,
185(3)
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