| Case ID |
2c1fd9a9-1b38-4f2b-b6c3-7f0efba3ee43 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 849 of 2011 & M.R. No. 218 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 04, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 04, 2015 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the appeal of Muhammad Adeel against his conviction under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code, which had sentenced him to death for the alleged murder of Mohsin Abbas. The court found the prosecution's case lacking in substantial evidence and noted that the motive was vague. The presence and arrival of eyewitnesses were deemed doubtful, and the court concluded that the prosecution had failed to establish the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Consequently, the judgment convicting Adeel was set aside, and he was ordered to be released forthwith, while the death penalty was not confirmed. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Adeel vs. State, the Lahore High Court addressed serious concerns regarding the evidence presented in a murder trial. The appellant, Muhammad Adeel, was initially convicted of murder and sentenced to death under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code. However, upon appeal, the High Court scrutinized the prosecution's evidence, highlighting the vague motive and the dubious presence of eyewitnesses. The court emphasized the importance of establishing the case beyond a reasonable doubt, ultimately leading to the conclusion that the evidence was insufficient to maintain the conviction. The decision underscores the critical role of credible evidence in criminal proceedings and serves as a reminder of the legal principle that the burden of proof rests on the prosecution. The case reflects ongoing discussions about justice, evidentiary standards, and the rights of the accused in the Pakistani legal system. Keywords such as 'murder appeal', 'Lahore High Court', 'Pakistan Penal Code', and 'evidence in criminal law' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed,
Ch. Mushtaq Ahmed
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| Lawyers |
Syed Tayyab Nasir Jaffari,
Malik Muhammad Jaffar
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Adeel
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| Respondents |
State
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 1703,
2016 PLJ 957
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
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| Sections |
302(b),
121
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