| Case ID |
22aa097e-007c-49e8-8503-7072b0b63a45 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. App. No. 89 of 2001 alongwith M.R. No. 194 of |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Feb 26, 2001 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Asghar Masih against his conviction under Section 302 PPC, sentencing him to death as Qisas with a compensation of Rs. 50,000/- to the legal heirs of the deceased. The court found that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and forensic reports, corroborated the prosecution's case. The court emphasized that the occurrence took place in broad daylight, with no mitigating circumstances to reduce the sentence. The appeal was dismissed, and the death sentence was confirmed. |
| Summary |
In the case of Asghar Masih vs. The State, the Lahore High Court addressed a serious criminal matter involving a conviction for murder under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court reviewed evidence including eyewitness testimonies and forensic findings, determining that the prosecution had established its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The judgment highlighted the importance of reliable evidence in securing a conviction, especially in murder cases. The court's decision to uphold the death penalty reflects a strict adherence to legal standards and an effort to deter violent crime. Key trends in criminal law emphasize the role of evidence and the significance of timely reporting of incidents, which were pivotal in this case. The ruling serves as a critical reference in discussions surrounding capital punishment and its application in Pakistan's legal system. Keywords: Criminal Law, Murder Conviction, Evidence, Capital Punishment, Pakistan Penal Code. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KH. MUHAMMAD SHARIF,
MUHAMMAD FARRUKH MAHMUD
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Abdul Aziz,
Mr. Tanveer Iqbal
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| Petitioners |
ASGHAR MASIH
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 3121,
2007 PLJ 595
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| Other Citations |
2005 SCMR 427,
2001 SCMR 988,
AIR 1933 Patna 100,
PLD 1974 SC 266,
PLD 1975 SC 478,
PLD 1976 SC 452,
1999 SCMR 2722,
PLD 2000 SC 12
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Criminal Procedure Code, 1898
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| Sections |
302,
410,
544-A
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