| Case ID |
2de2906c-ea95-4000-8a66-861236ac18ac |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.S-18 of 2014 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 01, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 01, 2016 |
| Decision |
The court ruled that the prosecution established a strong circumstantial case against the appellant, Abdul Razzaque, for the murder of his wife, Kaz Bano. The evidence included the recovery of the body, the appellant's extra-judicial confession, and his unexplained absence from the funeral. Although the initial charge was under Section 302(c) of the Pakistan Penal Code, the court found that the circumstances did not warrant the death penalty. Instead, the charge was altered to Section 302(b), resulting in a life sentence with a fine. The appeal was dismissed, and the murder reference was answered in the negative. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of Abdul Razzaque for the murder of his wife, Kaz Bano, under the Pakistan Penal Code. The judgment highlights the importance of circumstantial evidence in criminal cases, particularly when direct evidence is lacking. The court meticulously evaluated the circumstances surrounding the crime, including the accused's behavior, the recovery of the body, and the confessions made. The ruling emphasizes the judicial caution required in capital cases and reflects on the principles of mitigating circumstances. The decision ultimately shifts the narrative from a death penalty to life imprisonment, showcasing the court's commitment to justice while considering the nuances of the case. Key phrases include 'murder conviction', 'circumstantial evidence', 'life imprisonment', and 'judicial caution'. These themes resonate with ongoing legal discussions and are critical for understanding the dynamics of criminal law. |
| Court |
Balochistan High Court, Sibi Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD KAMRAN KHAN MULAKHAIL,
GHULAM MUSTAFA MENGAL,
ABDUL RAZZAQ
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| Lawyers |
Ahsan Rafiq Rana,
Abdullah Kurd
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| Petitioners |
Abdul Razzaque
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 2615,
2016 MLD 2064
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| Other Citations |
The State v. Manzoor Ahmed and Muhammad Ismail Khan v. Manzoor Ahmed, PLD 1966 SC 664,
Ghulam Muhi-ud-Din v. The State 2014 SCMR 1034,
Hassan v. The State PLD 2013 SC 793
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(c),
302(b)
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