| Case ID |
2de37255-fbfa-45e7-9140-5b9da3b383c3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Jail Appeal No. 50 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 22, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 16, 2022 |
| Decision |
The appeal against the conviction of Abdullah was dismissed due to the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution. The court found that the ocular evidence provided by the mother of the accused, who was also injured, was credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The conduct of the accused further solidified the prosecution's case, as he did not report anyone else for the murder of his wife, Bibi Malala, despite being the sole suspect. The court concluded that the charges against Abdullah were proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and the conviction was upheld. |
| Summary |
In the case of Abdullah Baloch vs. The State, the Balochistan High Court dealt with a serious criminal matter involving the murder of Bibi Malala, the wife of the appellant, Abdullah. The appellant was charged under various sections of the Penal Code, including 302(b) for murder, and 337-D for causing injuries. The incident, which took place on December 16, 2020, involved brutal attacks where the victim suffered multiple dagger wounds. The case hinged on the testimonies of close relatives and the medical evidence that substantiated the claims of the prosecution. The court emphasized the importance of the injured witness's testimony, which was deemed credible due to her relationship with the accused. Despite the appellant's defense of mental distress, the court found no supporting medical evidence to exonerate him. The prosecution's presentation of direct, circumstantial, and medical evidence led to the conclusion that the appellant was guilty of the crimes charged. Keywords such as 'criminal appeal', 'murder conviction', and 'Balochistan High Court' are trending in legal discussions, making this case a significant reference point in the realm of criminal law. |
| Court |
Balochistan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDULLAH BALOCH,
ROZI KHAN BARRECH
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Khair Mengal,
Ameer Hamza Mengal
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| Petitioners |
ABDULLAH
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 489,
2023 PCRLJ 387
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| Other Citations |
Farooq Khan v. State 2008 SCMR 917,
Arshad Mehmood v. The State 2005 SCMR 1524
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b),
337-A,
337-D
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