| Case ID |
20510c0f-1473-42e1-9199-9358af9c2233 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 623, Crl. Rev. No. 393 & M.R. No. 841 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 02, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 02, 2020 |
| Decision |
The appeal was accepted, and the conviction and sentence of Liaqat Ali were set aside. Liaqat Ali was acquitted of the charges, and the death sentence was not confirmed. The court emphasized that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, highlighting the importance of the burden of proof in criminal law. The court found serious doubts regarding Liaqat Ali's participation in the crime and ruled that the recovery of the weapon was not credible. The case was remanded for a fresh decision on merits due to previous inconsistencies. |
| Summary |
In the case of Liaqat Ali vs. State, the Lahore High Court addressed serious doubts regarding the conviction of the appellant, Liaqat Ali, who was accused of murdering his wife, Nadia Bibi. The court focused on the principles of criminal law, particularly the burden of proof which lies with the prosecution. The evidence presented was insufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The trial court's reliance on the alleged recovery of a weapon and the circumstances surrounding Nadia Bibi's death were deemed inadequate for a conviction. The court's ruling highlights the fundamental rights of the accused, reaffirming that any doubt must benefit the defendant. This case is significant in the context of criminal jurisprudence in Pakistan, reflecting the ongoing discussions about justice and the rights of individuals in the legal system. The judgment serves as a precedent for similar cases and underscores the necessity for rigorous evidence standards in criminal prosecutions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SADAQAT ALI KHAN, J.,
SHEHRAM SARWAR CH., J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Babar Hussain Warraich,
Rai Akhtar Hussain
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| Petitioners |
LIAQAT ALI
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2854,
2021 PLJ 239
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| Other Citations |
2017 SCMR 564,
2009 SCMR 230
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(b)
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