| Case ID |
206a8460-6ad0-42d3-8e1d-21b55d00ddc4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 192 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 11, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal of Ata Muhammad, maintaining his conviction under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code for the murder of Salehoon. The Court found that there was sufficient evidence to connect Ata Muhammad to the crime, including the recovery of a firearm that matched the cartridges found at the crime scene. The Court acknowledged the absence of corroborative evidence for the co-accused, leading to their acquittal, but upheld the conviction of Ata Muhammad based on the unique circumstances of his case. The sentence was reduced from death to life imprisonment with the benefit of section 382-B of the Criminal Procedure Code. The fine was increased to Rs. 10,000, with provisions for default imprisonment. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the murder of Salehoon, wherein Ata Muhammad and six others were accused. The prosecution presented ocular testimony and forensic evidence to establish Ata Muhammad's involvement. The Supreme Court's decision emphasized the importance of the recovery of the weapon, which was crucial in linking Ata Muhammad to the crime. The case also highlighted the legal principles regarding the admissibility of evidence and the relevance of prior judgments in subsequent trials. The judgment illustrates the complexities of criminal law and evidentiary standards in Pakistan. The ruling serves as a significant precedent in criminal jurisprudence, particularly concerning the assessment of evidence and the implications of prior judicial findings. Key terms include 'murder case,' 'forensic evidence,' 'criminal appeal,' and 'Pakistan Penal Code.' |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, C.J.,
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
SHAFIUR REHMAN, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
6 others,
ATA MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 425,
1985 SCMR 181
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Evidence Act, (1 of 1872),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
185(3),
43,
42,
41,
40,
7,
8,
9,
10,
11,
149,
302
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