Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 2257e34b-43e7-456e-a60f-03daddbef771
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Case Number Criminal Revisions Nos. 190 and 203 of 1969
Decision Date Nov 03, 1971
Hearing Date Nov 03, 1971
Decision The Sindh High Court upheld the decision of the lower courts, rejecting the defence pleas of the petitioners, who were accused of sodomy against an 11-year-old boy. The court found the testimonies of the victim and supporting witnesses credible, corroborated by medical evidence. The appeals of the convicts were dismissed, and the court emphasized that the pleas of alibi presented by the petitioners were not sufficiently proven. The judgment confirmed the guilt of the accused and maintained the sentences imposed by the Additional City Magistrate.
Summary In the case of Muhammad Juman Patole and Mohammad Hanif, the Sindh High Court dealt with serious charges of sodomy under section 377 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The case arose from an incident involving an 11-year-old boy, Maqsood Ahmed, who was lured away and assaulted. The court meticulously examined the testimonies of the victim and corroborating witnesses, including the boy's uncle and independent witnesses, which painted a consistent narrative of the events leading to the crime. Medical examinations corroborated the victim's account, revealing evidence of assault. The appeal against the lower court's conviction was dismissed due to lack of credible evidence supporting the accused's claims of alibi. The court's ruling emphasized the importance of protecting vulnerable victims and ensuring justice is served in cases involving sexual offenses against minors. This case highlights the judicial system's role in addressing heinous crimes and upholding the law, particularly in sensitive matters involving children.
Court Sindh High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges ABDUL KADIR SHAIKH, J
Lawyers Not available
Petitioners Muhammad Juman Patole, Mohammad Hanif
Respondents The State
Citations 1972 SLD 814, 1972 PCRLJ 885
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Pakistan Penal Code
Sections 377