| Case ID |
2244b203-04a3-473b-aa36-edaf2bd1bd9d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.365 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 10, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition filed by Arshad Mahmood was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The court found that the High Court had ample evidence to connect the petitioner with the crime. The argument that the High Court failed to appraise the evidence was not sustained as the judge had indeed reviewed the evidence before altering the sentence. The petitioner had initially been convicted of demanding and accepting illegal gratification and had sought leniency in sentencing. However, the court upheld the conviction while modifying the sentence, demonstrating that the legal processes had been followed correctly. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Petition No.365 of 1984, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the appeal of Arshad Mahmood, who was convicted under Section 161 of the Penal Code for corruption. The petitioner had accepted illegal gratification in connection with a service he was providing. The High Court had modified the original sentence but upheld the conviction. The Supreme Court found that the High Court's decision was grounded in ample evidence and that the legal standards were met. This case illustrates the importance of evidence in criminal proceedings and the judiciary's role in ensuring justice. Keywords: Supreme Court, Pakistan, corruption case, legal proceedings, evidence appraisal, judicial review. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
M.S.H. QURAISHI
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Zamir Hussain
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| Petitioners |
ARSHAD MAHMOOD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 532,
1985 SCMR 561
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| Other Citations |
Abdul Siddique v. The State 1971 S C M R 628
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947,
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
161,
5(2),
423
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