| Case ID |
260c2957-d33e-4bef-930a-5d5d7ffe99d4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 129/L of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
May 02, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
May 02, 1994 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the High Court's judgment which maintained the conviction of the petitioner, Muhammad Javed, for the murder of Muhammad Ashraf under sections 302 and 324 of the Penal Code. The court found that the evidence against the petitioner was credible and properly appreciated by the lower courts. The defense of self-defense claimed by the petitioner was rejected as lacking in credibility. The court noted that the petitioner admitted his presence at the scene and his involvement in causing injuries, which was corroborated by prosecution witnesses. The petition was dismissed, and leave to appeal was refused. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of Muhammad Javed for the murder of Muhammad Ashraf, as adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The court's decision emphasized the importance of credible evidence and the proper appreciation of facts by lower courts. The case highlights significant legal principles concerning self-defense and the reliability of witness testimony in criminal cases. The judgment serves as a critical reference point for similar cases involving violent altercations and the legal interpretations of culpability under the Penal Code. The ruling reaffirms the judiciary's role in meticulously evaluating evidence and ensuring justice is served, while also addressing the nuances of legal defense strategies in criminal proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL QADEER CHAUDHRY, J.,
SALEEM AKHTAR, J.
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Naveed Shaharyar
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD JAVED
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 1253,
1996 SCMR 962
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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,
324,
185(3)
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