| Case ID |
20ffbae0-7f9f-413b-bf79-cbea4fce7993 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 369 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 30, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 30, 1988 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition filed by the State against the Lahore High Court's judgment that had reduced the sentence of the respondent, Gulzar Masih, from death to life imprisonment. The Court agreed with the High Court's view that, considering the circumstances of the case, particularly the issue of family honour, a lesser sentence under Section 302 of the Penal Code was warranted. The decision emphasized the importance of context in sentencing, highlighting that the nature of the crime and its social implications must be considered. The petition was therefore dismissed as having no merit. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision regarding the appeal filed by the State against a Lahore High Court ruling that had reduced the death sentence of Gulzar Masih to life imprisonment. The High Court's decision was based on the circumstances of the case, which involved questions of family honour. The Supreme Court upheld this reduction, affirming that the respondent deserved a lesser sentence due to the specific context of the crime. The ruling underscores the significance of family honour in legal considerations and the judiciary's discretion in sentencing. This case serves as a critical reference point for future legal proceedings involving similar issues of honour and crime. Keywords: Supreme Court, Lahore High Court, family honour, legal precedent, sentencing guidelines. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
JAVID IQBAL,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
THE STATE
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| Respondents |
GULZAR MASIH
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 2421,
1988 SCMR 1068
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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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