| Case ID |
3808b797-b598-457f-b672-4898bc142c2c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Appeal No. 284 of 2008 |
| Decision Date |
May 12, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
May 12, 2014 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the appeal of Fida Hussain, who was convicted under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code for the murder of his wife, Mst. Sakina. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The key evidence, including the alleged extra-judicial confession, was deemed insufficient to establish guilt. The court noted inconsistencies in witness testimonies and highlighted the lack of corroborative evidence linking Fida Hussain to the crime. Consequently, the conviction and sentence were set aside, and Fida Hussain was ordered to be released if not required in any other case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Fida Hussain vs. State, the Lahore High Court reviewed the conviction of Fida Hussain for the murder of his wife, Mst. Sakina, under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court examined the prosecution's evidence, including witness statements and the alleged extra-judicial confession. The court concluded that the evidence presented was insufficient to prove Fida Hussain's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The inconsistencies in witness testimonies and the lack of corroborative evidence played a crucial role in the decision. The appeal was allowed, and the conviction was overturned. This case highlights the importance of a fair trial and the burden of proof resting on the prosecution in criminal cases. The decision emphasizes the legal principles surrounding murder convictions and the standards required to establish guilt in court. The court's ruling serves as a significant precedent in the realm of criminal law, reinforcing the necessity for solid evidence in securing a conviction. Keywords such as 'murder conviction', 'criminal law', 'extra-judicial confession', and 'burden of proof' are pertinent in understanding this case and its implications for future legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD QASIM KHAN, J.
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
FIDA HUSSAIN
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 2712,
2015 PLJ 32
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Code of Criminal Procedure
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| Sections |
302(b),
544-A
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