| Case ID |
36dedc9f-9d78-4864-952b-ab251f963e97 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.1 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 23, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 23, 1987 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the judgment of the Lahore High Court, which had acquitted the respondents charged under sections 302, 148, and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code for the murder of Ahmad Bakhsh. The court found that the High Court had properly evaluated the evidence presented and adhered to sound legal principles, with no grounds established for interference by the Supreme Court. The petitioners failed to demonstrate that the High Court's decision was erroneous, leading to the dismissal of their petition. |
| Summary |
In the case of Din Muhammad vs. Rasoola and Others, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed a criminal petition for special leave to appeal concerning the acquittal of the respondents charged with murder under the Pakistan Penal Code. The case highlighted critical aspects of legal representation, evidentiary evaluation, and the principles governing appeals in criminal cases. The petitioners, represented by notable advocates, argued against the High Court's acquittal, but the Supreme Court upheld the lower court's findings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining judicial integrity. The decision reinforces the standards of evidence assessment in criminal proceedings, ensuring that the rights of defendants are protected while also upholding the rule of law. This case serves as a significant reference point in Pakistan's legal landscape, particularly in discussions surrounding murder charges and appellate review processes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
S.A.NUSRAT,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Abdus Saleem,
Ch.Wahidud Din Virk,
Dil Muhammad Tarrer
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| Petitioners |
DIN MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
RASOOLA,
Talib,
Gul Muhammad,
Akbar,
Muhammad,
Lal
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 3008,
1988 SCMR 318
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
302,
148,
149,
185(3)
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