| Case ID |
3d33e6e4-f735-4d1b-9eba-2ba7f3964275 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Jail Appeal No. 348 of 2010 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 20, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 12, 2013 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court modified the conviction of Muhammad Anwar from life imprisonment to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment due to mitigating circumstances, including the old age of the accused (67 years) and the family nature of the matter. The conviction under section 302, P.P.C. for the death of his daughter was converted into section 302(c), P.P.C. The court upheld the conviction under section 324, P.P.C. for injuries inflicted on the wife. An amount of Rs. 100,000 was directed to be paid as compensation to the mother of the deceased, with a default sentence of 6 months of simple imprisonment. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Jail Appeal No. 348 of 2010, the Sindh High Court dealt with a sensitive family matter involving the tragic death of a daughter during a domestic dispute. The court reviewed evidence, including eyewitness testimonies from family members, and upheld the conviction of the appellant, Muhammad Anwar, under sections 302 and 324 of the Penal Code for murder and attempted murder. The judgment emphasized the importance of family dynamics and mitigating circumstances, leading to a modified sentence. This case highlights critical legal principles regarding Qatl-e-amd and the court's discretion in sentencing, particularly in cases involving familial relationships. Such cases are essential in understanding the intersection of law and family issues, making them significant in the realm of criminal law. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FAROOQ ALI CHANNA, J
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| Lawyers |
Mrs. Abida Praveen Channar,
Shahid Ahmed Sheikh, A.P.G.
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ANWAR
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 2663,
2013 YLR 1527
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302,
324
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