| Case ID |
2becc914-b6c2-4204-a598-c4a7a1690531 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 13/S of |
| Decision Date |
Apr 16, 1995 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal presented by Nazar Muhammad, who was convicted under the Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order for possession of 599 bottles of foreign liquor. The court upheld the findings of the lower courts, which found the statements of the recovery witnesses credible and did not find any evidence of enmity that could undermine their testimonies. The petitioner’s defense was deemed insufficient to challenge the conviction, leading to the refusal of leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Nazar Muhammad vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the conviction of Nazar Muhammad for violating the Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979. The petitioner was found in possession of a significant quantity of foreign liquor, leading to his trial and subsequent conviction. The appeal was based on claims of enmity against the recovery witnesses, which the court found unsubstantiated. The decision emphasizes the importance of credible witness statements in criminal cases, particularly in drug and alcohol-related offenses. This case highlights key legal principles regarding the burden of proof and the role of witness credibility in securing convictions. Keywords such as 'Prohibition Order', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'criminal appeal' are trending in legal discussions, making this case relevant for those studying criminal law and enforcement in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MUNIR KHAN,
MIR HAZAR KHAN KHOSO,
MUALANA MUHAMMAD TAQI USMANI
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| Lawyers |
Mian Qamaruddin Ahmad, Advocate,
Khan Imtiaz Muhammad Khan, Advocate on Record
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| Petitioners |
NAZAR MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 374 = 1995 SCMR 1497
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
203F(2B)
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