| Case ID |
2d048ff2-1bbd-4479-b391-1518633efda1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 2268, 2274 of 2011 and Murde |
| Decision Date |
Feb 24, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 24, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the appeal filed by Razia Bibi, acquitting her of the charges against her. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide incriminating evidence against her. The conviction recorded by the trial court was set aside, and the death sentence awarded to her was not confirmed. The court emphasized that if the prosecution does not prove its case, the accused is to be acquitted even if they admit to killing the deceased. This decision highlights the importance of credible evidence in criminal cases and the rights of the accused under the law. |
| Summary |
In a significant case decided by the Lahore High Court, Razia Bibi was acquitted of murder charges in relation to the death of Khalid Mahmood. The court scrutinized the evidence presented, highlighting the prosecution's failure to establish a compelling case against the appellant. The case revolved around the accusations of murder and mischief by fire, with the prosecution claiming that Razia Bibi, alongside her husband, set Khalid Mahmood ablaze. However, the court found inconsistencies in the testimonies of the witnesses and emphasized that the absence of incriminating evidence necessitated Razia Bibi's acquittal. This ruling reinforces the fundamental principle that an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it underscores the critical role of credible evidence in securing a conviction. The court's decision to set aside the previous conviction illustrates the necessity for thorough and convincing evidence in criminal proceedings. The case draws attention to the significance of legal representation and due process in the judicial system, making it a crucial reference point for future cases involving similar charges. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SYED SHAHBAZ ALI RIZVI,
JUSTICE CH. MUSHTAQ AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Mudassar Hussain Butt,
Ch. Naveed Akhtar,
Afzal Hussain Rana,
Malik Muhammad Jaffar
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| Petitioners |
Razia Bibi
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 2735 = 2017 PCRLJ 1377
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
342,
34,
302,
436
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