| Case ID |
2ccf53cd-9857-43cc-8fc5-da00dba3bf51 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Revision Application No. 100 of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
May 13, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The High Court allowed the applications for quashment of proceedings against the accused, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish any prima facie case against them. The Court found that the applicants were falsely implicated due to political vendetta, and there was no evidence linking them to the alleged offences. The proceedings based on F.I.R. No.2/1997 were quashed, resulting in the acquittal of both applicants from the charges. The decision emphasized the lack of credible evidence and the political motivations behind the case. |
| Summary |
In this case, the Sindh High Court addressed the Criminal Revision Application No. 100 of 1999 involving Senator Asif Ali Zardari and S. Wajid Shamsul Hasan against the State. The Court examined allegations pertaining to criminal breach of trust, abuse of official position, smuggling, and tax evasion under various laws including the Criminal Procedure Code, Customs Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, and Pakistan Penal Code. The applicants contended that they were falsely accused due to political motives, supported by significant delays in filing the F.I.R. and contradictions in witness statements. Ultimately, the High Court found that the prosecution could not substantiate its claims, and both applicants were acquitted, highlighting the importance of evidence in criminal proceedings. This case reflects ongoing concerns regarding political harassment and misuse of legal processes in Pakistan, making it a pivotal reference for future legal interpretations regarding the intersection of law and politics. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
BIN YAMIN, J
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| Lawyers |
Abubaker Zardari,
Mian Khan Malik,
Adnan Karim,
Rizwan Ahmed Siddiqui
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| Petitioners |
Senator ASIF ALI ZARDARI,
S. Wajid Shamsul Hasan
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 2636,
2008 PLD 381
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Customs Act, 1969,
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
561A,
156(1)(8)(14),
5(2),
409,
420,
109
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