| Case ID |
2ddd52c6-5f8e-4e30-b05e-74faa5af20cf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 1450-P of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by the appellants, Shahid Murad and Shah Khalid, against their conviction and sentences was dismissed as the prosecution proved their guilt through cogent and confidence direct/ocular evidence corroborated by strong circumstantial pieces of evidence and supported by medical evidence. The learned trial court had rightly held the appellants guilty of the offences, as the evidence established that the incident involved indiscriminate firing leading to the deaths of two individuals and injuries to another. The sentences awarded were deemed appropriate and justifiable under the law. |
| Summary |
In the case of Shahid Murad and Shah Khalid, who were convicted of serious crimes under the Penal Code for their involvement in a violent incident resulting in two deaths and injuries to another party, the Sindh High Court upheld the trial court's decision following a thorough examination of the evidence presented. The case revolved around a dispute rooted in a familial conflict over the elopement of a relative, which escalated into violence. Eyewitness testimonies, corroborated by forensic evidence, established the culpability of the appellants. The court emphasized the importance of reliable eye-witness accounts, the presence of motive, and the medical evidence supporting the prosecution's case. The decision highlights the judiciary's commitment to ensuring justice while maintaining the integrity of the legal process. This case underscores the critical role of eyewitness testimony in criminal proceedings, especially in cases involving violent crimes. It also reflects on the complexities of family disputes that can lead to tragic outcomes. The case serves as a significant reference point in understanding how the courts navigate through evidence to reach a just verdict. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Rooh ul Amin Khan,
Syed Arshad Ali Shah
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| Lawyers |
Altaf Khan,
Muhammad Fahim,
Muhammad Nisar,
Syed Mubashir Shah
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| Petitioners |
SHAHID MURAD,
Shah Khalid
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| Respondents |
The STATE,
2 others
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 951,
2023 YLR 1054
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
34,
302,
324,
337F(v),
449
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