| Case ID |
3ccdd50a-67c0-4f3b-ba8f-7eab95748248 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No K 19 of 1974 |
| Decision Date |
May 25, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
May 25, 1980 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal from the judgment of the High Court, which had upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder under sections 302/149 and 148 of the Penal Code. The Court found that the evidence presented, including the recovery of a blood-stained hatchet and the ocular testimony of witnesses, provided sufficient grounds for the conviction. Additionally, the discrepancies raised regarding the timing of the recovery and the credibility of witnesses were not enough to overturn the lower court's findings. The judgment highlighted the importance of corroborative evidence in criminal cases and affirmed the principle that the appreciation of evidence is primarily the responsibility of the trial courts. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal made by Gul against the judgment of the High Court of Sindh & Baluchistan, which upheld his conviction for murder. The incident occurred on February 24, 1969, when the victim, Kakoo, was attacked by Gul and four others. The prosecution's case was supported by eyewitness accounts and the recovery of a blood-stained hatchet linked to the appellant. The Supreme Court evaluated the evidence, including the reliability of witnesses and the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the hatchet. The Court ultimately dismissed the appeal, affirming the conviction and emphasizing the legal standards for corroborating evidence in murder cases. The decision reflects the judiciary's approach to handling evidence and the significance of maintaining the integrity of the judicial process in criminal trials. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Dorab Patel, ACTG. C.J.,
Muhammad Haleem,
Nasim Hasan Shah,
Abdul Kadir Shaikh
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| Lawyers |
Taimtz S. Burney, Advocate Supreme Court,
A. A. Dastgir, Advocate,
Abdus Sattar, Additional Advocate General (Sind),
Mrs. Rashida Patel, Advocate
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| Petitioners |
Gul
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 377,
1980 SCMR 839
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code
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| Sections |
148,
302,
149
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