| Case ID |
2aedf07d-0b12-4f6b-ac0d-457328c6489a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 120 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 18, 1979 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed, upholding the convictions and sentences of the appellants for murder and house-trespass. The court found the evidence presented by the prosecution, including eyewitness accounts and recovery of blood-stained weapons, to be credible and sufficient to support the trial court's judgment. The appellants were sentenced to life imprisonment and fines for their roles in the murder of Noor Muhammad, which was motivated by suspicion of illicit relations between the deceased and the wife of one of the appellants. The court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence and the reliability of eyewitness testimonies in establishing the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of four appellants who were implicated in the murder of Noor Muhammad, driven by suspicions of illicit relations with the wife of one of the accused. The Sindh High Court dismissed their appeal, affirming the trial court's decision which sentenced them to life imprisonment. The prosecution successfully established a strong case against the appellants through eyewitness accounts, circumstantial evidence, and forensic findings, including blood-stained weapons. The court highlighted the significance of timely lodging of the FIR and the consistency of testimonies provided by witnesses, despite some discrepancies. The ruling reinforces the principles of justice and accountability in criminal law, particularly in cases involving serious offenses like murder. Key terms include: murder conviction, eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence, life imprisonment, and criminal appeal. This case serves as a vital reference for understanding the legal processes and evidentiary standards in criminal law. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAJJAD ALI SHAH,
ABDUL HAQEE KURESHI
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 1753,
1980 PCRLJ 30
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code,
Code of Criminal Procedure
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| Sections |
302,
34,
449,
544(A),
161,
164,
342
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