| Case ID |
269e8b51-b5a5-4391-ab4c-a69dbcbffe74 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
465-L of 1997 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 04, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal to MUHAMMAD AFZAL alias SEEMA, who was convicted as a minor for murder under sections 306 and 308 of the Penal Code. The Court condoned the eight-day delay in filing the petition due to the petitioner's age at the time of the offense. The case considered whether it was lawful to imprison a minor indefinitely until the payment of Diyat money under section 311 of the Penal Code. The decision highlighted the importance of balancing justice with the rights of minors in criminal proceedings. |
| Summary |
In the case of MUHAMMAD AFZAL alias SEEMA vs THE STATE, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed significant legal questions concerning the treatment of minors in criminal cases. The petitioner was convicted for murder and sentenced to imprisonment, with an additional requirement to pay Diyat to the victim's family. The Court's ruling not only focused on the specifics of the law, including sections 306, 308, and 311 of the Penal Code but also emphasized the constitutional protections afforded to minors under Article 185(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan. The decision to condone the delay in filing the appeal reflects a judicial understanding of the complexities involved when dealing with young offenders. Keywords such as 'minor in criminal law', 'Diyat payment', and 'Supreme Court of Pakistan' are relevant in this context, as they highlight ongoing discussions about juvenile justice and legal reforms in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SH. RIAZ AHMED,
MUNIR A. SHEIKH
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| Lawyers |
Raja Muhammad Anwar, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Talib Hussain, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL alias SEEMA
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 473,
1999 SCMR 2283
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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 |
306,
308,
311,
185(3)
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