| Case ID |
2dd0d98a-281d-4d15-90eb-282e3bb7859a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Petition No. 7 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 13, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court, affirming the conviction of the petitioner under section 302 of the Penal Code and the imposition of the death sentence. However, it was determined that the petitioner is eligible for the benefit of an amnesty order issued by the President of Pakistan, which applies to convicts sentenced to death before December 6, 1988. Consequently, the petitioner will serve a life sentence instead of death, with provisions for the computation of the sentence as per section 382 B of the Criminal Procedure Code. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legal implications of a death sentence under the Penal Code and the Constitution of Pakistan. The Supreme Court of Pakistan deliberated on the case of Muhammad Nawaz, who was sentenced to death for a crime under section 302 of the Penal Code. The court's decision emphasized the importance of the amnesty order issued by the President, which grants a reprieve to those sentenced to death prior to a specific date. The ruling clarifies that the petitioner will now face life imprisonment rather than capital punishment, reflecting the evolving interpretations of law and justice in Pakistan. This case highlights critical legal principles concerning capital punishment, the role of presidential amnesty, and the application of statutory provisions in criminal law. Keywords: Supreme Court, death sentence, amnesty order, criminal law, Penal Code, Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH, C.J.,
SALEEM AKHTAR,
MANZOOR HUSSAIN SIAL, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Syed Ashiq Hussain Gillani
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 300,
1995 SCMR 1162
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
302,
185(3)
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