| Case ID |
25dab647-7f6d-4630-abbb-54f2fe3cfe8e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 93-L of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 22, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal to the complainant to re-evaluate the evidence after finding that the Lahore High Court's acquittal of the respondent was based on flimsy reasons not supported by the facts. The court noted that the FIR was promptly lodged without delay, and criticized the High Court for discrediting an independent witness without justification. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for safe dispensation of criminal justice by allowing a re-assessment of the entire evidence, thereby highlighting the potential miscarriage of justice that could arise from the earlier acquittal. |
| Summary |
In this significant legal case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issues surrounding the acquittal of a murder accused by the Lahore High Court. The case revolves around the murder of Bashir Ahmad, where the initial trial concluded with a death sentence, later overturned by the High Court on questionable grounds. The Supreme Court's decision to grant leave for appeal underscores its commitment to ensuring justice is served, particularly when there are concerns about the credibility of the initial acquittal. The court's analysis revealed that the FIR was lodged promptly, which should have bolstered the prosecution's case, yet the High Court dismissed it as indicative of police misconduct. This case not only highlights critical aspects of criminal law, such as the standards for witness credibility and the importance of timely reporting, but also reflects the ongoing struggle for justice within the legal system. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'criminal justice', 'murder acquittal', 'legal analysis', and 'witness credibility' are pivotal for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SH. RIAZ AHMED,
RASHID AZIZ KHAN,
TANVIR AHMED KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Zahid Hussain Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD JEHANGIR
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| Respondents |
others,
BASHIR AHMAD
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1126,
2002 SCMR 217
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302,
185(3)
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