| Case ID |
2052e530-32fd-476b-8413-4493957e8283 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.481 of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 11, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder, substituting the charge under section 302(a) with section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The evidence presented, including the ocular testimony of eyewitnesses and the recovery of the murder weapon, was deemed credible and sufficient to confirm the death sentence. The Court concluded that there were no substantial contradictions in the prosecution's case that would warrant interference with the lower courts' findings. Thus, the appeal was dismissed, and the death sentence was maintained. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the murder conviction of the appellant, Alam Javed, who was accused of killing his cousin, Faqir Muhammad, over a land dispute. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and forensic findings, which confirmed the appellant's guilt. The Court's decision emphasized the reliability of witness testimonies and the procedural integrity of the lower courts. The ruling underscored the importance of credible evidence in murder cases and the application of relevant legal provisions under the Penal Code. The case highlights significant issues in criminal law, particularly the standards for upholding death sentences and the role of eyewitnesses in establishing guilt. With the legal landscape evolving, this case serves as a pertinent reference for future criminal appeals and the assessment of evidence in homicide cases. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NAZIM HUSSAIN SIDDIQUI, C.J.,
HAMID ALI MIRZA,
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR, J.
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| Lawyers |
Kh. Abrar Majal,
M. Zaman Bhatti
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| Petitioners |
ALAM JAVED
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1864,
2008 SCMR 1477
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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(a),
302(b)
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