| Case ID |
388ae0b6-e2fd-42cd-ae56-35aa4522337c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petitions for Special Leave to Appeals No |
| Decision Date |
Feb 24, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 24, 1987 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to Muhammad Ashraf against his conviction under sections 302, 307, and 34 of the Penal Code, allowing the case to be reconsidered regarding the principles of evidence appreciation in criminal cases. The court also granted leave to the State to appeal against the acquittal of Shaukat Anwar and to consider the enhancement of Muhammad Ashraf's sentence. The court ordered bailable warrants to be issued against Shaukat Anwar. The decision reflects a critical examination of the evidence presented in the case, emphasizing the need for adherence to established legal principles. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the criminal petitions filed by Muhammad Ashraf against his conviction for murder and attempted murder. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the evidence and the legal principles applied in the lower courts. The court scrutinized eyewitness testimonies and the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred on April 1, 1978. The initial trial resulted in a death sentence for Muhammad Ashraf, which was later reduced to life imprisonment by the Lahore High Court. The Supreme Court's decision to grant leave to appeal allows for a comprehensive review of the case, focusing on the appreciation of evidence, the credibility of witnesses, and the application of self-defense laws. This case highlights the importance of procedural correctness and the need for thorough judicial examination in criminal matters, making it a significant point of reference in Pakistani legal discourse. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
S. A. Nusrat,
Saad Saood Jan
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Rafiq Ahmad Bajwa, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rashid Aziz Khan, Advocate-General Punjab
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Ashraf
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1636,
1987 SCMR 838
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
185(3),
302,
34,
307
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