| Case ID |
25d58616-ff15-4183-8c17-894ce114a9f1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 92 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 21, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal of Hakim Khan was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The court found that the appellant was properly defended during the trial, and that the evidence presented by the prosecution was compelling. The appellant argued that he was not afforded a fair trial due to lack of representation during the High Court proceedings, but the Supreme Court concluded that he was adequately represented at the trial level. The court upheld the conviction based on sufficient evidence linking the appellant to possession of arms and involvement in a police encounter. The court also noted that the appellant's claims of self-defense were not supported by independent evidence. |
| Summary |
In the case of Hakim Khan vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed serious allegations under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Pakistan Arms Ordinance. The appellant, Hakim Khan, was convicted for possession of illegal arms and involvement in a violent police encounter. The court examined the circumstances of his arrest, which occurred after a shootout with police where he was found injured and in possession of hand-grenades and a rifle. Despite claims of self-defense, the court determined that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to uphold the convictions. The decision emphasized the importance of fair trial rights while also affirming the integrity of the trial process. The ruling highlights key issues in criminal law, particularly regarding the handling of evidence and the rights of defendants in high-stakes legal situations. This case serves as a crucial reference for future cases involving similar charges and emphasizes the legal standards required for a fair trial. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIR-UL-MULK,
TARIQ PARVEZ,
AMIR HANI MUSLIM
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| Lawyers |
M. Zaman Bhatti,
Ch. Zubair Ahmed Farooq
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| Petitioners |
Hakim Khan
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 1583,
2013 SCMR 777
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Anti-Terrorism Act,
Pakistan Arms Ordinance
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| Sections |
7(h),
13-A(1)(c)
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