| Case ID |
2b181dcb-3a59-4965-a897-ce1b02f0c3c8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petitions Nos. 763-L and 746-L of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 14, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 14, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the accused Muhammad Ameer alias Kali under section 302(b) of the Penal Code for the murder of Zulfiqar. The court noted that the evidence presented, including ocular accounts and medical findings, pointed towards the guilt of the accused. However, it set aside the convictions of the co-accused due to insufficient evidence linking them to the crime. The court emphasized the importance of ensuring a safe administration of criminal justice, leading to the release of the accused where applicable while maintaining the conviction for the principal accused. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Ameer alias Kali and others vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan deliberated on the appeals regarding a murder conviction under section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The case stemmed from a tragic incident on July 9, 2006, where Zulfiqar was shot dead, with the petitioners accused of being involved in the crime. The court's review highlighted the troubled relationships and motives stemming from illicit activities, which were pivotal in the case. The judgment underscored the critical evaluation of evidence, emphasizing the need for a meticulous approach to criminal justice. The court ultimately upheld the conviction of Muhammad Ameer while acquitting the co-accused due to a lack of substantial evidence against them. This case is significant in understanding the complexities of criminal law and the intricacies involved in establishing culpability in homicide cases. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'Penal Code', 'murder conviction', and 'criminal justice' are essential for legal professionals and scholars studying the nuances of criminal law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUSHIR ALAM, JUSTICE,
YAHYA AFRIDI, JUSTICE,
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Mian Bashir Ahmad Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in Cr. P.763-L of 2016),
Javed Imran Ranjha, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in Cr. P.746-L of 2016),
Nemo for the State
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| Petitioners |
OTHERS,
MUHAMMAD AMEER ALIAS KALI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
OTHERS
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 1642,
2021 SCMR 1192
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b)
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