| Case ID |
2c595e5f-83c9-45fb-b1ae-efd4fb3bfa1d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 836 of 1956 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 25, 1957 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 25, 1957 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the conviction of Muhammad Ramzan for the murder of Muhammad Shafi, confirming the death sentence based on substantial evidence including retracted confessions and corroborating witness testimonies. The court emphasized the need for corroboration in cases where confessions are retracted, but found that the confessions provided sufficient evidence of guilt, particularly given the context of the case where personal motives were established. The court dismissed the appeal and confirmed the sentence of death for Ramzan, while also upholding the life sentence for Sardar Muhammad for his role in the crime. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 836 of 1956, the Lahore High Court dealt with serious charges of murder and abetment of murder involving Muhammad Ramzan and Sardar Muhammad. The case revolved around the tragic poisoning of Muhammad Shafi with arsenic, which was administered by Ramzan, who had a personal motive stemming from a quarrel over a woman. The court analyzed the admissibility of retracted confessions from both appellants, establishing that such confessions could be used against each other under the Evidence Act. The court ruled that while each confession alone was insufficient, together they provided a compelling narrative of guilt. The judgment reiterated the importance of corroboration in judicial confessions and the necessity of ensuring that such confessions are made voluntarily. The decision of the court reflects a careful balance between evidentiary standards and the gravity of the crimes committed, confirming the death sentence for Ramzan and a life sentence for Sardar. This case highlights critical aspects of criminal law, including the standards for evidence and the judicial process in serious offenses. Keywords: Lahore High Court, Evidence Act, murder conviction, judicial confession, corroborative evidence, criminal appeal, arsenic poisoning. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHABIR AHMAD,
MASUD AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Kh. Abdur Rahim,
laved Iqbal,
Abdul Sami Paul
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1957 SLD 105,
1957 PLD 956
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Evidence Act, (1 of 1872)
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| Sections |
27,
30,
133
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