| Case ID |
381a656c-1c31-4a79-9480-461e47825eed |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 70 and 71 of 1970 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 20, 1971 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 24, 1971 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the decisions made by the High Court of West Pakistan regarding the appeals by Sikandar and Akbar Ali and others. The court found that the injuries inflicted on the deceased, Allah Ditta, were sufficient to cause death and that the intention of the accused was not only to kill but also to inflict maximum pain before death ensued. The court dismissed the appeal, confirming the sentences of death imposed by the Sessions Judge, Lyallpur. The decision was based on the brutal nature of the injuries and the use of deadly weapons, which indicated a clear intention to kill rather than merely cause bodily harm. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeals Nos. 70 and 71 of 1970, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the brutal murder of Allah Ditta, examining the intentions and actions of the accused, Sikandar and others. The court analyzed the nature of the injuries inflicted, which included multiple incised wounds that were sufficient to cause death. The justices concluded that the accused had not only intended to kill but also to inflict severe pain. The court's ruling emphasized the gravity of the offenses under the Penal Code, particularly sections 302 and 304, reinforcing the legal framework surrounding murder and culpable homicide. This case serves as a crucial reference for understanding the application of intent in criminal law, particularly in murder cases. Keywords such as 'criminal law', 'murder case', 'Supreme Court ruling', and 'intent in homicide' are essential for legal scholars and practitioners to comprehend the implications of this decision. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI,
Salahuddin Ahmed
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| Lawyers |
A. G. Chaudhry, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Abdul Karim, Advocate-on-Record,
Nazir Ahmad Khan, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Malik Amjad Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Masood Akhtar, Advocate-on-Record,
Mian Nusratullah, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Ijaz Ali, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Abdul Ghani,
SIKANDAR,
AKBAR ALI,
Mohammad Ashraf
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1971 SLD 263 = 1971 SCMR 400
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302,
304
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