| Case ID |
3231ffbd-8190-48db-919e-f1e24bd6245a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Accountability Appeal No. D-06 of 2010 an |
| Decision Date |
Jun 13, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 28, 2011 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court upheld the conviction of Ramzan Ali Hemani for corruption and corrupt practices under the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999. The appellant was found guilty of misappropriating funds while serving as a Branch Manager at Habib Bank Limited. The evidence presented included over 1500 documents proving active involvement in manipulating bank accounts, opening fictitious accounts, and falsifying bank records. The court maintained the sentence of 14 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 317.019 million, along with disqualification from holding any public office for 10 years. The court emphasized that the prosecution had effectively proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, and the burden of proof had not been satisfactorily rebutted by the appellant. |
| Summary |
The case of Ramzan Ali Hemani against the State highlights serious allegations of misconduct and corruption within the banking sector. The Sindh High Court examined extensive evidence demonstrating the appellant's involvement in parallel banking and financial misconduct, leading to significant financial losses for account holders and the bank. The court's ruling reinforces the rigorous standards applied by the National Accountability Bureau in prosecuting cases of corruption, ensuring that public officials are held accountable for their actions. This case serves as a critical reminder of the importance of integrity in financial institutions and the legal frameworks in place to combat financial crimes in Pakistan. Key terms such as 'corruption', 'financial misconduct', and 'National Accountability Ordinance' are central to this case and reflect the ongoing challenges faced in the realm of public accountability. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
National Accountability Bureau,
Habib Bank Limited
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| Judges |
Muhammad Athar Saeed,
Irfan Saadat Khan
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| Lawyers |
Shafaat Nabi Khan Sherwani,
Muhammad Aslam Butt,
I.A. Hashmi
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| Petitioners |
RAMZAN ALI HEMANI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE through Director-General (NAB)
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| Citations |
2011 SLD 6718,
2011 PCRLJ 1690
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| Other Citations |
Fasih-ud-Din Khan and others v. Government of Punjab and others 2010 SCMR 1778,
Gulzar Ahmed v. The State 2010 PCr.LJ 1438,
Syed Qasim Shah v. The State 2009 SCMR 790,
Mansur-ul-Haq v. The Government of Pakistan PLD 2008 SC 166,
Khan Asfandyar Wali and others v. Federation of Pakistan PLD 2001 SC 607,
Hakim Ali Zardari v. The State 2007 MLD 910,
Khizar Hayat v. The State PLD 2011 Kar. 52,
Riaz Ahmed v. The State 2010 SCMR 846,
Saeedullah Soomor v. The State 2011 YLR 144,
China Petroleum Engineering Construction v. Khattak Allied Construction Company 2004 SCMR 1777,
PLD 2007 Kar. 43 (sic.),
Saleem Raza v. The State PLD 2007 Kar. 139,
The State v. Khalid Aziz 2011 SCMR 136
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| Laws Involved |
National Accountability Ordinance, 1999,
Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984)
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| Sections |
9,
10,
18,
32,
72,
78,
84,
129
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