| Case ID |
2cf0240b-bd12-4cbd-b79d-60a0db995eaf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 233/L of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 08, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 08, 2004 |
| Decision |
The appeal against the conviction of Zafar Naeem for the offence of zina-bil-jabr was dismissed. The court upheld the conviction under Section 10(3) of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 and maintained the sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment along with a fine. The evidence presented was deemed sufficient to prove the guilt of the appellant beyond a reasonable doubt, with consistent testimonies from the victim and witnesses corroborating the charges. The court found no merit in the arguments raised by the appellant's counsel regarding discrepancies in the evidence, and the medical examination supported the victim's account. The court emphasized the importance of the victim's statement and the timely reporting of the incident to the police. |
| Summary |
In the case of Zafar Naeem vs. State, the Federal Shariat Court examined the conviction of the appellant under the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979. The appellant was accused of committing zina-bil-jabr against a minor girl, Mumtaz Bibi. The court thoroughly analyzed the medical evidence, witness testimonies, and the circumstances surrounding the case. It was established that the victim had been subjected to sexual assault, and the medical reports corroborated her account. The court found that the prosecution had met its burden of proof, dismissing the appeal and upholding the lower court's judgment. This case highlights the judicial approach towards sexual assault cases, particularly under the Hudood Ordinances, emphasizing the necessity for credible evidence and the importance of protecting victims' rights. |
| Court |
Federal Shariat Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ZAFAR PASHA CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Mr. M. Yaqoob Khan,
Rcga Abdul Rehman,
Sardar M. Farooq Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ZAFAR NAEEM
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3800,
2004 PLJ 33
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
410,
10(3)
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