| Case ID |
3781f380-49ce-4300-ad3d-634bd39580ad |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 122 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 03, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Rasib and Gulzar for the murder of Mohammad Feroz, confirming the death sentence for Rasib and life imprisonment for Gulzar. The court found that the trial and appellate courts had properly assessed the ocular testimony and medical evidence, concluding that the medical findings did not detract from the credibility of the eyewitness accounts. The court emphasized that the evidence presented was sufficient to sustain the convictions, and the brutal nature of the crime justified the death penalty in Rasib's case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Rasib and Gulzar vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the convictions for the murder of Mohammad Feroz. The court examined the evidentiary weight of both ocular testimony and medical evidence regarding the time of death. The prosecution's case was bolstered by eyewitness accounts, while defense arguments based on medical evidence were deemed insufficient. The court reiterated the importance of reliable witness testimony over expert opinion in criminal cases, particularly in murder trials involving brutal acts. The decision underscored the court's commitment to justice and the appropriate application of the death penalty in cases of heinous crimes. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'murder conviction', 'death penalty', and 'eyewitness testimony' are trending in legal discussions, making this case a significant reference point in understanding judicial processes in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, C.J.,
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
SHAFIUR REHMAN,
ZAFFAR HUSSAIN MIRZA, J.
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
GULZAR,
RASIB
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 491 = 1985 SCMR 484
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| Other Citations |
Yaqoob Shah v. The State P L D 1976 S C 53
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
Art. 185,
S. 302/34,
S. 307/34
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