| Case ID |
2257e34b-43e7-456e-a60f-03daddbef771 |
| Body |
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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
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL KADIR SHAIKH, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Juman Patole,
Mohammad Hanif
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1972 SLD 814,
1972 PCRLJ 885
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
377
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