| Case ID |
2238b047-088c-411d-ae99-08c412520789 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 60 of 196 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 23, 1971 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 23, 1969 |
| Decision |
The appellants were convicted for the offence under section 325/34 and section 323/34 of the Pakistan Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and 1 year respectively, with sentences running consecutively. The court upheld the conviction based on the evidence of witnesses and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The appellants' claims of innocence were dismissed, and their appeal was rejected. The court noted that the injuries inflicted were serious, resulting in the death of Haji Rahimbux, and emphasized the need for a careful evaluation of the evidence presented during the trial. |
| Summary |
In this case, the Sindh High Court dealt with a criminal appeal regarding the conviction of the appellants under sections 325 and 323 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The incident occurred on June 14, 1967, where the appellants were accused of attacking Haji Rahimbux and Khaliqdino following a dispute over a stolen bullock. Witnesses provided testimony about the sequence of events leading to the attack, including the instigation by the appellants and their actions during the incident. The court found that the appellants shared a common intention to cause grievous hurt, resulting in the death of Haji Rahimbux. The decision highlighted the importance of witness credibility and the corroboration of evidence in establishing guilt. The court maintained the sentences imposed by the trial court, emphasizing the severity of the injuries inflicted and the implications of the appellants' actions under the law. The case underlines critical aspects of criminal law, including the principles of common intention and the assessment of evidence in violent crime cases. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GHULAM RASOOL K. SHAIKH, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Haji And 2 Others
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1971 SLD 766 = 1971 PCRLJ 365
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
325,
34,
323
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