| Case ID |
3977bccc-b18e-4786-8d59-b8975b59b452 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 2 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 03, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Chief Court upheld the decision of the Judicial Magistrate, dismissing the appeal against the acquittal of the accused in the case. The Court found that the prosecution had failed to prove its case as the witnesses had resiled from their previous statements. The judgment of the Magistrate was deemed well-reasoned and correct, indicating that further proceedings would be a waste of the Court's time. As such, the appeal was dismissed in limine. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around a Criminal Appeal filed against the acquittal of the accused in a matter involving sections of the Penal Code, specifically 337-A, 504, and 506. The appeal challenged the Judicial Magistrate's decision, asserting that the prosecution had provided reliable evidence that was not adequately considered. The Court scrutinized the arguments presented by the appellant's counsel, emphasizing the lack of supporting evidence from prosecution witnesses who had changed their statements. The Chief Court concluded that the acquittal was justified and that the appeal lacked merit, thereby dismissing it. This case illustrates key principles of criminal law, particularly the burden of proof and the importance of witness credibility in judicial proceedings. |
| Court |
Gilgit Baltistan Chief Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ALI BAIG, C.J.,
EHSAN ALI
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| Lawyers |
Zahid Abbas
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| Petitioners |
ALI BAIG
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| Respondents |
2 others,
AHMED ALI
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 3167,
2022 YLR 2053
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
337-A,
504,
506
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