| Case ID |
38335a41-4ee0-4066-b7ec-9dfb11f9bbe4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.209-L of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 05, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 04, 2002 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition of Ghulam Muhammad, affirming the decision of the Lahore High Court which had maintained his conviction for the murder of Mst. Fateh Khatoon under section 302(b) of the Penal Code. The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was reliable and that the claims of provocation made by the petitioner were not credible. The court held that the act of firing with a lethal weapon demonstrated the knowledge that the act was imminently dangerous and likely to cause death. The petitioner's assertion that he acted under sudden provocation was unsupported by evidence, leading to the conclusion that his conviction and sentence of life imprisonment were justified. Thus, the leave to appeal was refused. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the conviction of Ghulam Muhammad for the murder of Mst. Fateh Khatoon, which was affirmed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The incident occurred on July 22, 1998, when Ghulam Muhammad allegedly shot Mst. Fateh Khatoon with a .12-bore gun after witnessing what he claimed was an objectionable situation involving his daughter-in-law. The court evaluated the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and the circumstances surrounding the event. The prosecution successfully established that the act fell under section 302(b) of the Penal Code, indicating that Ghulam Muhammad acted with knowledge that his actions were likely to cause death. The court dismissed the petitioner's claims of provocation and upheld the life sentence, emphasizing the integrity of the judicial process and the importance of reliable evidence in criminal proceedings. This case highlights significant legal principles surrounding murder, intent, and the evaluation of evidence in criminal law, making it a critical reference point in Pakistani legal discourse. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SH. RIAZ AHMAD, C.J.,
MIAN MUHAMMAD AJMAL,
SYED DEEDAR HUSSAIN SHAH, JJ
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| Lawyers |
M. Akram Awan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
GHULAM MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1345,
2002 SCMR 1185
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(b),
185(3)
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