| Case ID |
367472b2-bb5f-47f0-afee-13745ae240db |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 58 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal of Zahid Iqbal, affirming the death sentence for the triple murder of his wife, son, and another family member. The court found the evidence compelling, including eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence linking the appellant to the crime. The brutality of the murders, committed in broad daylight, warranted no sympathy for the appellant. The court emphasized the necessity of upholding the death penalty for such heinous acts, confirming the lower courts' decisions and dismissing the appeal. All evidence was found to establish the appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. |
| Summary |
In the case of Zahid Iqbal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a gruesome triple murder where a husband, wife, and their young son were killed. The court noted the brutal nature of the crime, with the appellant identified through eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence. The decision emphasized the importance of justice in cases involving extreme violence, particularly against innocent victims, including a child. The court reaffirmed the death penalty as an appropriate sentence for such brutal acts, highlighting the necessity of maintaining law and order in society. The ruling reinforces the legal precedent for handling serious criminal offenses, ensuring that the justice system remains vigilant against acts of violence. The case attracted considerable attention due to its disturbing details and the implications for criminal law in Pakistan, particularly regarding the enforcement of penalties for murder. Keywords such as 'death penalty', 'murder case', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'criminal justice' are central to understanding the significance of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
DOST MUHAMMAD KHAN,
QAZI FAEZ ISA
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| Lawyers |
Mir Muhammad Ghufran Khurshid Imtiazi,
Ch. Muhammad Waheed
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| Petitioners |
Zahid Iqbal
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 1809,
2017 SCMR 1543
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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)
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