| Case ID |
305d22f8-caaf-45c7-ac78-71d9e974bcce |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Jail Appeal No. 531 and Confirmation Case |
| Decision Date |
Apr 22, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 22, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court upheld the conviction of Muhammad Raheel for the murder of his wife, Mst. Aneesa, under Section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The court found that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, supported by multiple eyewitness testimonies and corroborating medical evidence. Despite the defense's claims of false implication and procedural delays, the court determined that the evidence presented was credible and compelling, leading to the dismissal of the appeal against conviction. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Raheel vs. The State, the Sindh High Court addressed the serious charge of Qatl-i-amd (murder) under Section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The appellant, Muhammad Raheel, was convicted of murdering his wife, Mst. Aneesa, with a knife, following a dispute characterized by ongoing domestic violence. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including eyewitness accounts from neighbors and the victim's mother, which established the circumstances of the murder. The court noted the critical importance of the eyewitness testimony, which was deemed reliable and trustworthy due to the witness's proximity to the event and lack of any motive to fabricate their account. Additionally, the medical evidence corroborated the nature of the injuries inflicted, confirming the cause of death as multiple stab wounds. The court concluded that the prosecution had fulfilled its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the rejection of the appeal and the maintenance of the death sentence. This case highlights the judicial system's commitment to addressing domestic violence and ensuring justice for victims, particularly in cases involving heinous crimes such as murder. Keywords: Sindh High Court, Qatl-i-amd, murder conviction, domestic violence, eyewitness testimony, medical evidence, criminal appeal. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Mohammad Karim Khan Agha,
Abdul Mobeen Lakho
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| Lawyers |
Iftikhar Ahmed Shah,
Mohammad Iqbal Awan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAHEEL
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 2385,
2023 PCRLJ 1752
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| Other Citations |
Asad Rehmat v. State 2019 SCMR 1156,
Muhammad Imran v. The State 2021 SCMR 69,
Khalid Mehmood v. The State 2017 SCMR 201,
Shamshad Ali v. The State 2011 SCMR 1394,
Majhi v. The State 1970 SCMR 331,
Muhammad Ilyas and others v. The State 2011 SCMR 460,
Muhammad Ehsan v. The State 2006 SCMR 1857,
Farooq Khan v. The State 2008 SCMR 917,
Zakir Khan v. State 1995 SCMR 1793,
Khadim Hussain v. The State PLD 2010 SC 669,
Mustaq Ahmed v. The State 2020 SCMR 474,
Allah Ditta v. State PLD 2002 SC 52
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b)
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