| Case ID |
40f669c9-2d52-4810-a987-ee4e6532701d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.246/J of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 30, 2001 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 30, 2001 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the convictions of the appellant Muhammad Latif for the murders of Muhammad Akram and his daughter Kausar Bibi. However, the court reduced his sentences to the time already served, acknowledging that the appellant acted under grave and sudden provocation. The court found that the evidence indicated the appellant had killed both deceased after discovering them in a compromising position. The judgment emphasized the need for justice to be tempered with mercy, particularly in cases involving familial honor. The appellant's defense was recognized as plausible, leading to the conclusion that the sentences should reflect the circumstances of the case rather than impose harsher penalties. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the tragic events leading to the double murder of Muhammad Akram and Kausar Bibi, committed by Muhammad Latif, the father of Kausar Bibi. On the morning of November 7, 1994, the appellant discovered both deceased in an objectionable position within his home, which provoked him to act violently. The Lahore High Court, in its judgment dated March 30, 2001, analyzed the circumstances under which the crimes occurred, taking into account the principles of justice and the cultural context regarding familial honor. The court ultimately decided to reduce the appellant's sentences to the time he had already served, recognizing the mitigating factors of provocation and the need for a humane approach to justice. This case highlights the complexities of legal interpretations in homicide cases, especially those involving emotional and cultural dimensions, and raises questions about the balance between legal accountability and understanding human behavior in extreme situations. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD SHARIF, J
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| Lawyers |
Mian Iqbal Hussain,
Kasim Ali Bhango,
Ch. Muhammad Anwar Bhinder
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD LATIF
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 1084,
2001 PCRLJ 1141
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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(c),
308
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