| Case ID |
3a9d041c-b175-4de7-beb5-f26326394e52 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
J.P. No. 405 of 2021 and Crl. P. No. 946 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 02, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 02, 2023 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petitions filed by the petitioners Ansar and others, affirming the conviction and sentences handed down by the trial court. The court held that the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt, supported by the timely registration of the FIR, consistent witness testimonies, and corroborative medical evidence. The identification parade was conducted properly, and minor discrepancies in witness statements did not undermine the prosecution's case. The decision reinforced the principles of accountability in criminal proceedings and underscored the importance of reliable witness identification in serious charges such as dacoity and murder. |
| Summary |
In the case of Ansar and others vs. State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the serious charges of dacoity and murder under the Pakistan Penal Code. The court evaluated the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and the identification parade, concluding that the prosecution had met its burden of proof. Key aspects of the case included the immediate registration of the FIR and the consistency of witness accounts, which were crucial in affirming the convictions. The ruling emphasized the significance of proper legal procedures in ensuring justice and highlighted the legal definitions and implications of dacoity and murder. This case serves as a pivotal reference in understanding the application of criminal law in Pakistan, particularly regarding violent crimes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Yahya Afridi,
Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi,
Muhammad Ali Mazhar
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Rashad Javaid Lodhi, ASC for Complainant,
Mirza Muhammad Usman, D.P.G. for State,
Mrs. Tabinda Islam, ASC for Petitioners (in Criminal Petition No. 946 of 2021),
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah, AOR for Petitioners (in Criminal Petition No. 946 of 2021)
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| Petitioners |
Ansar,
Mehnaz Bibi
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| Respondents |
State
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 2431,
2023 PLJ 228
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| Other Citations |
2020 SCMR 1013,
2012 SCMR 215,
2022 SCMR 2024
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302,
324,
396,
390,
391,
395
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