| Case ID |
230e1b0d-1c9d-490b-916b-86f5b8a77b6e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 69 of 1992 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 12, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted the appeal and set aside the judgment of the Lahore High Court, restoring the trial court's conviction of the accused under section 302, P.P.C. The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was overwhelming, establishing that the accused, Aijaz alias Jajji, was guilty of murder by inflicting a dagger stab on the victim, Akhlaq. The court determined that the initial conviction under section 304, Part II, P.P.C. was not supported by the facts, as the act was premeditated and involved a weapon used in a manner that indicated intent to kill. The appeal was thus granted, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the need for justice for the victim's family. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the tragic murder of Akhlaq Ahmed, who was stabbed by Aijaz alias Jajji over a financial dispute. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the evidence presented in the appeal concerning the conviction initially altered by the High Court. The court emphasized the importance of the proper categorization of the crime under section 302, P.P.C., highlighting that the nature of the attack was intentional and lethal. It was established that the accused had a history of disputes with the victim, culminating in the violent act that resulted in the victim's death. The court's decision reflects the principles of justice and the legal standards required in murder cases, reinforcing the significance of accurate legal interpretations in the judicial process. Keywords relevant to this case include murder conviction, financial disputes, legal standards, and judicial review, which are trending topics within legal discussions and are vital for understanding the implications of this case in the context of criminal law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH, C.J.,
SAIDUZZAMAN SIDDIQUI,
FAZAL ILAHI KHAN, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Tassadiq Hussain Jilani,
Naveed Rasul,
Rao Muhammad Yusuf Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ASHFAQ
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| Respondents |
another,
AIJAZ alias JAJJI
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 344 = 1995 SCMR 1289
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| Other Citations |
Yousaf v. The State (1984 P.Cr.LJ 1982)
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Arms Ordinance, (XX of 1965),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
13,
185(3)
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