| Case ID |
37f3d6ee-b5f3-45bb-a9d5-a99ac43be2e4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Special Criminal Anti-Terrorism Appeals Nos. 197 t |
| Decision Date |
Aug 31, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 25, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the appeals of Muhammad Jamil Ahmed and Muneer Ahmed, who were convicted for the murder of the complainant's cousin and attempted murder under various sections of the Penal Code and the Anti-Terrorism Act. The court found that the prosecution had established its case beyond a reasonable doubt, with credible evidence from multiple witnesses, including police officers and eyewitnesses. The court modified the death sentence to life imprisonment due to the absence of established motive, recognizing mitigating circumstances. All sentences were ordered to run concurrently, with the benefit of Section 382-B Cr.P.C extended to the appellants. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the conviction of Muhammad Jamil Ahmed and Muneer Ahmed for murder and related offenses under the Penal Code and Anti-Terrorism Act. The court evaluated the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and police reports, determining that the prosecution's claims were substantiated. Despite the convictions, the absence of a clear motive allowed for a reduction in the sentence from death to life imprisonment. This case underscores the importance of reliable witness testimony and the legal standards for proving guilt in serious criminal matters. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling while adjusting the penalties to reflect mitigating factors. The decision highlights the court's commitment to ensuring justice while adhering to legal standards in criminal proceedings. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Sindh High Court,
The STATE
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| Judges |
Mohammad Karim Khan Agha,
Irshad Ali Shah
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| Lawyers |
Munsif Jan,
Umar Khan,
Javaid Chatari,
Ms. Saima Shahreen Abbasi,
Mohammad Iqbal Awan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD JAMIL AHMED,
Muneer Ahmed
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 3304,
2024 PCRLJ 1271
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| Other Citations |
Sarwar Gul v. The State and 2 others 2002 PCr.LJ 163,
Muhammad Hafeez alias Babu v. The State 2005 PCr.LJ 1335,
Muhammad Imran v. The State 2009 PCr.LJ 997,
Fida Hussain v. The State 2013 PCr.LJ 1237,
Ziarat Gul v. The State 2017 PCr.LJ Note 86,
Shah Izzat alias Shahzad v. Adnan, Constable No.5355 and another 2017 PCr.LJ 25,
Ali Sher and others v. The State 2008 SCMR 707,
Mst. Sughra Begum and another v. Qaiser Pervez and others 2015 SCMR 1142,
Hakeem and others v. The State 2017 SCMR 1546,
Azhar Mehmood and others v. The State 2017 SCMR 135,
Raees Khan v. The State 2018 MLD 835,
Makhan v. Allandino and 4 others 2019 MLD 1383,
Maji v. The State 1970 SCMR 331,
Muhammad Din v. The State 1985 SCMR 1046,
Noor Muhammad v. The State 1999 SCMR 2722,
Muhammad Ehsan v. The State 2006 SCMR 1857,
Khadim Hussain v. The State PLD 2010 SC 669,
Muhammad Ilyas and others v. The State 2011 SCMR 460,
Dadullah and another v. The State 2015 SCMR 856
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997
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| Sections |
302,
324,
353,
34,
7
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