| Case ID |
321eeb91-e4ac-4530-8ff0-4781b1d2cc60 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.371 of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 08, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 08, 2005 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant Yara and his co-convicts for the murder of Mst. Sughran Bibi, affirming the findings of the Lahore High Court. The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including eyewitness accounts, was credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The appellant's defense was deemed unsubstantiated as he failed to provide adequate proof for his claims. As a result, the appeal was dismissed, and the conviction was maintained, emphasizing the importance of reliable eyewitness testimony in criminal cases. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No.371 of 2003, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the murder of Mst. Sughran Bibi, which occurred on November 6, 1993. The case involved crucial elements such as eyewitness testimony, medical evidence, and the burden of proof in criminal defense. The court underscored that the appellant, Yara, was proven to have fired indiscriminately, resulting in the victim's death. The court also highlighted the role of eyewitnesses who confirmed the circumstances surrounding the incident. The judgment reinforced the standards of evidence required to challenge a conviction, particularly in cases involving serious charges like murder. This case serves as a significant reference point for legal practitioners and scholars regarding the application of criminal law and the evaluation of evidence in court. Keywords include Supreme Court Pakistan, Criminal Appeal, eyewitness testimony, murder conviction, legal standards, and evidence assessment. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NAZIM HUSSAIN SIDDIQUI, C.J.,
JAVED IQBAL,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Dr. Babar Awan, Advocate Supreme Court for Appellant,
Dil Muhammad Tarar, Advocate Supreme Court for the State
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| Petitioners |
YARA
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 1222 = 2005 SCMR 829
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(b),
Art.185(3)
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