| Case ID |
37ec1020-ae53-496e-9a2f-784f8920765f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 35 of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
May 27, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
May 27, 2002 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal against the acquittal of the respondents, Maqsood Ahmad and Haq Nawaz, by the Special Court No. II (Anti-Terrorism), Multan. The court found that the prosecution had failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the charges against the accused. The court highlighted discrepancies in eyewitness testimonies and noted that the F.I.R did not name any accused, which undermined the prosecution's case. The trial court's decision was deemed neither perverse nor arbitrary, and the reasons for acquittal were upheld by the appellate court. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal appeal against the acquittal of Maqsood Ahmad and Haq Nawaz in a serious incident involving multiple charges under the Penal Code, including murder and robbery. The events unfolded on the night of September 25, 1997, when the complainant, Bashir Ahmad, reported an attack on his family, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The appeal highlighted significant issues regarding the credibility of eyewitness accounts, the absence of named suspects in the F.I.R, and contradictions among witnesses during the trial. The Lahore High Court's ruling emphasized the necessity of reliable evidence in criminal proceedings, ultimately leading to the dismissal of the appeal and the reaffirmation of the trial court's acquittal. The implications of this case extend to discussions about the integrity of eyewitness testimony and the standards for proving guilt in criminal cases, making it a noteworthy reference point in legal discourse. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IFTIKHAR HUSSAIN CHAUDHARY,
MUHAMMAD FARRUKH MAHMUD
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Muhammad Raheem,
Ch. Faqir Muhammad,
Muhammad Zafar Khan Sial
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| Petitioners |
THE STATE
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| Respondents |
MAQSOOD AHMAD,
Haq Nawaz
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 2402,
2002 PLD 602
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302/149,
337-F(vi)/149,
337-F(ii)/149,
337-F(iii)/149,
324/149,
395,
417
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