| Case ID |
2d217402-b81c-4c26-b096-632fa3c642c9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 35 of 1972 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 01, 1973 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
On 1st June 1973, the Supreme Court accepted the appeal, setting aside the acquittal of Muhammad Hussain (respondent No. 1). The court sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for life for the murder of Faiz Muhammad. The evidence presented included eyewitness accounts and the recovery of a blood-stained chadar from the accused, which corroborated the prosecution's case. The court highlighted that the prosecution had proved the charge of murder against the accused beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the reliability of the witnesses and the significance of the recovered evidence. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the murder of Faiz Muhammad, with Nur Begum as the appellant challenging the acquittal of Muhammad Hussain by the Lahore High Court. The Supreme Court scrutinized the evidence, including eyewitness testimonies and the recovery of incriminating evidence, leading to the conviction of Muhammad Hussain. The court underscored the importance of credible witness accounts and the legal principles surrounding the burden of proof in criminal cases. This case illustrates the judicial process in addressing appeals against acquittals and reinforces the standards of evidence required to establish guilt in serious criminal offenses like murder. Key terms include 'murder conviction', 'eyewitness testimony', 'criminal appeal', and 'evidence in court'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI, ACTG. C.J.,
SALAHUDDIN AHMED,
ANWARUL HAQ,
MUHAMMAD GUL
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Abdur Rehman Cheema, Advocate Supreme Court,
Fh. Abdul Karim, Advocate-on-Record for Appellant,
Afalik Magbul Hahi, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No. 1,
R. S. Sidhwa, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Ijaz Ali, Advocate-on-Record for Respondent No. 2
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| Petitioners |
NUR BEGUM
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
MUHAMMAD HUSAIN
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| Citations |
1974 SLD 155,
1974 SCMR 215
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| Other Citations |
Ghulam Safdar v. Crown P L D 1956 F C 120,
Mushtaq Ahmad v. The State P L D 1973 S C 418
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1972)
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| Sections |
302,
186(3)
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