Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 20ffbae0-7f9f-413b-bf79-cbea4fce7993
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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
Entities Involved
Judges ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN, JAVID IQBAL, SAAD SAOOD JAN
Lawyers
Petitioners THE STATE
Respondents GULZAR MASIH
Citations 1988 SLD 2421, 1988 SCMR 1068
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
Sections 302