| Case ID |
26171c35-6e2c-4908-924f-f3147ce8c172 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 1 (Shariat) of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 16, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 16, 1985 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Muhammad Akram under Section 12 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance and Section 377 of the Penal Code. The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was credible and established that the appellant had committed sodomy against the victim, Asif Riaz. The court noted that the victim had been enticed to the appellant's house under the pretext of carrying a kitten, which led to the commission of the offence. The judgment of the Federal Shariat Court was partly modified in terms of the sentence but the conviction was upheld. The appeal was dismissed as the court concluded that no principles of criminal justice were violated in the original judgment. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of Muhammad Akram for the crime of sodomy against a minor, Asif Riaz, under the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance and the Penal Code. The incident occurred when the victim was lured to the appellant's house under the pretext of delivering a kitten. The Supreme Court examined the evidence, including medical reports and witness testimonies, concluding that the prosecution's case was strong and credible. The court emphasized the importance of protecting children from such heinous acts and reaffirmed the legal definitions surrounding kidnapping and sexual offences. The judgment underlines the need for rigorous enforcement of laws designed to safeguard minors from sexual exploitation, reflecting a strong stance against such crimes in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
PIR MUHAMMAD KARAM SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Talib H. Rizvi, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ali Imam Naqvi, Advocate-on-Record,
M.M. Saeed Beg, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rao Muhammad Yusuf Khan, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AKRAM
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 524,
1986 SCMR 564
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| Other Citations |
Ali Nawaz Gardezi v. Lt.-Col. Muhammad Yusuf P L D 1963 S C 51
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
203-F (2-B),
12,
361,
377
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