| Case ID |
2b0d6799-2b44-4e7c-bb6a-7a2b71af5633 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.887-L of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 17, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 17, 2024 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the criminal petition filed by Muhammad Ramzan challenging the acquittal of Khizar Hayat and another in a murder case under Section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The court found significant contradictions in the testimonies of the eyewitnesses, both of whom were related to the deceased, which raised doubts about their credibility. The prosecution failed to establish the motive as the accused had divorced his wife, and the evidence regarding the recovery of the weapon was deemed inconclusive. The court emphasized the importance of corroborating evidence and the role of forensic science in establishing the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Ramzan v. Khizar Hayat, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a criminal petition challenging the acquittal of the accused in a murder case. The court highlighted the need for corroborating evidence, especially when the witnesses are closely related to the victim, as their testimonies may be biased. The prosecution's case was primarily based on the statements of these interested witnesses, which were filled with contradictions and lacked independent verification. The court pointed out the inadequacies in the investigation, particularly concerning the forensic analysis of the weapon allegedly used in the crime. The decision reaffirmed the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, emphasizing the significance of sound investigative practices in the criminal justice system. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ALI MAZHAR,
AYESHA A. MALIK,
IRFAN SAADAT KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Malik Saleem Iqbal Awan,
Khurram Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
KHIZAR HAYAT
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 3030,
2024 SCMR 1085
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| Other Citations |
Nur Muhammad v. Falak Sher PLD 1976 SC 607,
Ali Ahmed v. The State PLD 1962 SC 102,
Dalmir v. The State 1970 SCMR 840,
Muhammad Sharif v. Tahirur Rehman 1972 SCMR 144,
Hazratullah v. The State 1969 PCr.LJ 138,
Nazir v. The State PLD 1962 SC 269,
Chamkaur Singh v. State of Punjab (20.02.2017 - PHHC): MANU/PH/0266/2017,
Dharam Deo Yadav v. State of U.P. [(2014) 5 SCC 509],
Ali Haider v. Jameel Hussain PLD 2021 SC 362
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b)
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