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Case ID 22a8408b-0042-42d7-a0ac-b0ee0a0b2cb8
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Case Number Criminal Appeals Nos.98 and 99 of 2000
Decision Date Jan 21, 2004
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court dismissed Criminal Appeal No. 98 of 2000 filed by the convict Khan Naveed, affirming his conviction under section 308 of the Penal Code for the murder of Qaiser Mehmood. However, the Court allowed Criminal Appeal No. 99 of 2000 filed by complainant Munawar Hussain, enhancing the sentence from seven years to fourteen years' rigorous imprisonment. The Court noted that the prosecution had established a reliable case against the accused, including circumstantial evidence and corroboration from witnesses. The Court emphasized the inappropriateness of the initial sentence given the gravity of the crime, which involved the murder of a young person. The judgment also highlighted the accused's status as a minor but concluded that he had attained sufficient maturity to realize the consequences of his actions.
Summary This case revolves around the conviction of Khan Naveed for the murder of Qaiser Mehmood, a young individual, under section 308 of the Penal Code. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, while examining the appeals, found that the evidence presented was compelling, particularly the circumstantial evidence linking the accused to the crime scene. The Court underscored the importance of reliable testimony and corroboration, asserting that the prosecution's witnesses had no motive to falsely implicate the accused. Despite the accused being a minor at the time of the offense, the Court determined that the sentence initially imposed was insufficient given the heinous nature of the murder. Consequently, the Court enhanced the sentence to fourteen years' rigorous imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of the crime and the need for justice for the victim's family. The decision emphasizes the Court's commitment to upholding justice and ensuring that appropriate penalties are levied for grave offenses such as murder.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved The State, Munawar Hussain, Khan Naveed, Qaiser Mehmood
Judges MIAN MUHAMMAD AJMAL, HAMID ALI MIRZA, FALAK SHER
Lawyers M. Munir Peracha, Ejaz Muhammad Khan, Raja M. Ibrahim Satti, Imtiaz Muhammad Khan, M. Zaman Bhatti
Petitioners Khan Naveed
Respondents The State
Citations 2008 SLD 1865, 2008 SCMR 1480
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
Sections 308, 302