| Case ID |
22b3e7df-2c1a-44df-8536-f717eed21975 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 58 of 1994 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 08, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 08, 1997 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court, presided by Justice Dr. Munir Ahmad Mughal, ruled that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant, Bashir Ahmad Patwari, had cheated the complainants. The court emphasized that convictions must rely on solid evidence, and the prosecution could not establish that the appellant induced the complainants to deliver property. As a result, the court acquitted the appellant and set aside the previous conviction and sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. The ruling highlighted the necessity for the prosecution to stand on its own merits without exploiting weaknesses in the defense. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 58 of 1994, the Lahore High Court examined allegations against Bashir Ahmad Patwari, who was accused of cheating under the Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that he, along with co-accused, had abused his official position as a public servant, resulting in financial loss to the complainants. However, the court found that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient, as key witnesses turned hostile and did not support the claims. The court underscored the importance of establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the acquittal of the accused. This case serves as a pivotal reference in understanding the standards of evidence required in criminal cases, particularly those involving allegations of corruption and cheating. By focusing on the essential elements of the law, the judgment reiterates the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, thereby reinforcing the rights of the accused against wrongful conviction. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Muhammad Khalid,
Mst. Anwar Bibi,
Sardar Ali,
Ishtiaq Hussain,
Mst. Khurshid Bibi
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| Judges |
DR. MUNIR AHMAD MUGHAL, JUSTICE,
BASHIR AHMAD PATWARI
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| Lawyers |
Ghulam Hussain Qureshi,
Masood Sadiq Mirza
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 589,
1998 PCRLJ 347
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
420,
34
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