| Case ID |
31bca3f3-a2a1-4548-a9fe-137a6f2e76e7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 20 of 1973 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 06, 1974 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal of Muhammad Nawaz against the death sentence was dismissed. The evidence presented, including the nature of the injuries and the motive for the crime, was deemed sufficient to uphold the conviction. The court found that Muhammad Nawaz was the chief culprit in the murder of Jewan, having inflicted fatal injuries with a hatchet. The court also noted that the attack was premeditated, arising from a land dispute, and involved co-accused who joined in the assault. The circumstances of the case left no doubt regarding Nawaz's role in the crime, affirming the sentence of death as appropriate. |
| Summary |
In this landmark case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the court addressed the conviction of Muhammad Nawaz and his co-accused for the murder of Jewan, which stemmed from a land dispute. The judgment focused on the severity of the injuries inflicted by Nawaz, who used a hatchet, and the medical evidence corroborating the nature of the attacks. The court evaluated the roles of all accused, emphasizing Nawaz's preeminent involvement and motive related to the land dispute. The decision underscored the application of Sections 302 and 149 of the Penal Code, affirming that the death penalty was justified given the circumstances of the case. This ruling is pivotal in understanding how intent and premeditation are assessed in murder cases, especially in disputes over property. The case serves as a significant reference point for future legal interpretations regarding similar offenses, highlighting the legal standards for establishing culpability in violent crimes. Keywords such as 'murder conviction', 'land dispute', 'death penalty', and 'Supreme Court rulings' reflect trending topics in legal discussions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI,
SALAHUDDIN AHMED,
ANWARUL HAQ
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| Lawyers |
Mian Qurban Sadiq,
Sh. Abdul Karim,
Muhammad Abdullah Bajwah,
Sh. Ijaz Ali
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| Petitioners |
others,
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1977 SLD 120,
1977 SCMR 133
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
S302,
149
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