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Case Details
Case ID 2258fc94-9fdc-43ce-aa11-9ce9c031d277
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Case Number Criminal Revision Application No. 20 of 1979
Decision Date Oct 16, 1979
Hearing Date Oct 16, 1979
Decision The revision application was dismissed on the grounds that the appellate court's decision to acquit Aslam Shah was justified, as the prosecution's evidence was found to be unreliable and riddled with contradictions. The court acknowledged that the trial court had failed to follow due process by not giving notice to the accused regarding the examination of the witness Mauledino. The appellate court's reasoning for acquitting the respondent was upheld, emphasizing the importance of fair trial rights and the need for evidence that is free from doubt.
Summary This case revolves around a revision application challenging an acquittal order from the Additional Sessions Judge regarding allegations of trespass and theft. The petitioner, Muhammad Ayoob, claimed that Muhammad Aslam Shah had trespassed into his home and caused damage. However, the trial court found the evidence insufficient and riddled with contradictions, leading to an acquittal. The appellate court upheld this decision, highlighting procedural errors in the trial process, including the lack of notice to the accused about witness examination. This case underscores the significance of upholding defendants' rights and ensuring that evidence presented in court is credible and reliable. Keywords: revision application, acquittal, trespass, theft, procedural fairness, evidence credibility, Pakistan Penal Code.
Court Sindh High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD ZAHOORUL HAQUE, J
Lawyers Mr. Ameer Ahmed
Petitioners Muhammad Ayoob
Respondents Another, Muhammad Aslam Shah
Citations 1980 SLD 1801, 1980 PCRLJ 760
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Pakistan Penal Code
Sections 458, 444, 380