| Case ID |
2e2ac472-7957-4428-961b-3d1af54968b5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petitions Nos. 260 and 74-R of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 03, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the Lahore High Court's decision which had altered the sentence of the petitioners from death to life imprisonment, ruling that the motive alleged was too remote to be accepted. The court found that the witnesses had indeed witnessed the occurrence and that there was ample corroboration to support the ocular account presented. The court rejected the petitions filed by both the petitioners and the complainant, maintaining that the High Court was justified in its decision regarding the sentence. |
| Summary |
In the case of Sarfraz and Saleem vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with serious allegations of murder under section 302 of the Penal Code. The incident occurred on February 3, 1981, and involved multiple eyewitness accounts, leading to the conviction of the petitioners. The case emphasizes the importance of corroborative evidence and the assessment of motive in criminal proceedings. The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Lahore High Court's ruling reflects ongoing discussions around justice, legal standards, and the implications of motive in determining appropriate sentencing. This case is a significant reference point for legal practitioners and scholars focusing on criminal law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
M.S.H. QURAISHI
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| Lawyers |
M.B. Zaman,
Aftab Farrukh
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| Petitioners |
Saleem,
Sarfraz
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 497,
1985 SCMR 501
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302
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