| Case ID |
2e40eecd-0299-4983-8dda-11e849f9ebc8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Petition No.304 of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Dilbar Masih for the murder of Sarfraz Ullah Masih. However, the death sentence was reduced to life imprisonment due to mitigating circumstances, including the possibility that the deceased's life could have been saved with proper medical care. The decision emphasized that the evidence provided by eyewitnesses and medical reports supported the conviction, and no reasonable doubt was established regarding the petitioner's guilt. |
| Summary |
In a notable decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the case involved Dilbar Masih, who was convicted for the murder of Sarfraz Ullah Masih. The incident stemmed from a personal grudge related to a motorcycle theft accusation. The court reviewed the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, which corroborated the prosecution's case. The court found no grounds to doubt the reliability of the eyewitnesses, who were present at the scene and identified the accused. Despite the conviction, the court considered the mitigating factor of inadequate medical care, which could have potentially saved the deceased's life, and reduced the death penalty to life imprisonment. This case underscores the importance of thorough evidence examination and the consideration of all circumstances surrounding a crime. The decision also highlights the role of the judiciary in ensuring justice while considering humanitarian aspects in sentencing. Keywords: Supreme Court of Pakistan, murder conviction, eyewitness testimony, mitigating circumstances, justice system. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Farhan Ullah Masih,
Iftikhar Ullah Masih,
Hafiz Ullah Masih,
Sarfraz Ullah Masih,
Hadayat Ullah Masih
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR,
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ ABBASI,
MIAN SHAKIRULLAH JAN
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| Lawyers |
M. Zaman Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioner.,
Raja Saeed Akram, A.A.-G. for the State.
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| Petitioners |
DILBAR MASIH
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 2793,
2006 SCMR 1801
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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(b),
449
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