| Case ID |
3cb18127-2dc3-4ec6-be45-f743fb19a78a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 150 of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
May 31, 2001 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence awarded to the appellant, Wallayat, for the brutal murder of Gulzar. The evidence presented during the trial was found to be natural, trustworthy, and consistent. The court emphasized the importance of the role played by the appellant and the prompt lodging of the FIR. It was determined that the evidence of prosecution witnesses was credible, and the identification of the accused was accurate. The court concluded that the trial court had rightly awarded the death penalty under Section 302 of the Penal Code, reinforcing the need for exemplary punishment in cases of premeditated murder to deter future crimes. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal filed by Wallayat against the death sentence for the murder of Gulzar. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the evidence and the circumstances surrounding the case, focusing on the credibility of witnesses and the nature of the crime. The court found that the prosecution had provided reliable testimony that supported the conviction. The decision highlighted the principles of criminal justice, reinforcing the necessity of stringent penalties for heinous acts such as murder. The outcome serves as a reminder of the legal system's commitment to uphold justice and deter violent crime in society. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUR REHMAN KHAN,
NAZIM HUSSAIN SIDDIQUI,
SYED DEEDAR HUSSAIN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Raja Muhammad Anwar, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record (absent),
Dil Muhammad Tarar, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
WALLAYAT
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1092,
2002 SCMR 53
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| Other Citations |
Moazam Shah v. Mohsan Shah PLD 2001 SC 458
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302,
185(3)
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