| Case ID |
3b106a6d-da94-420b-ae65-4e42c75e9c60 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 232 and 233 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 17, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeals filed by the appellants against their convictions under various sections of the Penal Code, including murder and conspiracy. The Court found that the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and the established motive of a blood feud, supported the convictions. The Court also addressed the appeal against the acquittal of one of the co-accused, Waryam, noting that the appeal was barred by limitation. Consequently, the judgment of the High Court was upheld, affirming the convictions and sentences of the appellants. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision on Criminal Appeals Nos. 232 and 233 of 1980, where the appellants were convicted of murder and conspiracy. The incident, which took place on June 8, 1975, involved a violent clash resulting in multiple fatalities due to a long-standing blood feud. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including eyewitness accounts and forensic analysis, to establish the guilt of the accused. The Court emphasized the importance of credible witness testimony and the corroborative nature of the evidence. The decision highlights the challenges of proving conspiracy and the legal complexities surrounding appeals against acquittals. The case underscores the significance of maintaining justice in the face of violent crime and the role of the judiciary in upholding the law. Keywords include 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'murder conviction', 'eyewitness testimony', 'blood feud', 'criminal procedure', and 'legal precedent'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, C.J.,
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN, J.,
NASIM HASAN SHAH, J.,
SHAFIUR REHMAN, J.
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| Lawyers |
Kh. M. Saleem, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. M. Aslam, Advocate-on-Record,
Agha Aziz Ahmad, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rana Maqbool Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record,
Nawaz Qasuri, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Akhtar Ali, Advocate-on-Record,
Ejaz Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record,
Rao M. Yousaf Khan, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Shamman and others
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| Respondents |
The State and others
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 209,
1985 SCMR 216
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
Ss. 302/149,
Ss. 307/149,
Ss. 449,
Ss. 149 & 148,
S. 417
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