| Case ID |
2c83df4a-e072-4b88-85ab-d91795361a6d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.590 of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 23, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 23, 2010 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Altaf Hussain, upholding the conviction for qatl-e-amd (murder) of Abdul Rasheed. The court found the ocular testimony of the two eyewitnesses to be credible and consistent, despite minor improvements in their statements. The defense's claims regarding the motive and the involvement of other assailants were deemed insufficient to undermine the prosecution's case. The court emphasized that the evidence presented, including the F.I.R. and witness testimonies, established guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The appellant's sentence of life imprisonment and compensation to the victim's family was maintained. |
| Summary |
In the case of Altaf Hussain vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the appeal of the appellant, who was convicted of murder under Section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The incident occurred on April 25, 2002, when the appellant allegedly attacked Abdul Rasheed with a 'Chhuri' (knife) during a quarrel at the Thal Textile Mills. The court examined the evidence, focusing on the testimonies of two eyewitnesses, which it found to be natural and credible. Despite the defense's argument regarding the lack of motive and other potential assailants, the court determined that the prosecution had successfully proven its case. This ruling reinforces the principles of justice in criminal law and the importance of reliable witness testimony in securing convictions. The case highlights the critical role of evidence in establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, a crucial aspect of criminal proceedings, ensuring that justice is served and that the rights of all parties are upheld. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Altaf Hussain,
Abdul Majeed,
Abdul Rasheed
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| Judges |
Mian Shakirullah,
Jan,
Anwar Zaheer Jamali,
Rahmat Hussain Jafferi
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Zaman Bhatti,
Mian Asif Mumtaz
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| Petitioners |
Altaf Hussain
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 2763,
2010 SCMR 1020
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Yaqub v. State PLD 1969 Lah.548,
Ashiq Hussain v. State PLD 1994 SC 879,
Khan v. State 2006 SCMR 1744,
Zulfiqar Ali v. State 2008 SCMR 796
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b),
337-F(c)
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