| Case ID |
4217f9a9-51f2-41e1-92b4-d9afa6051d7d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 96 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
May 15, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the decision of the lower courts, confirming the conviction of Muhammad Yaqub for the murder of his wife, Mst. Bashir Bibi. The court found that the prosecution had provided reliable and corroborative evidence, including eyewitness accounts and forensic reports. The appellant's plea of Ghairat was not accepted, as the prosecution's case was established beyond a reasonable doubt. The court concluded that the trial court had rightly assessed the evidence and imposed an appropriate sentence. Therefore, the appeal was dismissed, and the conviction and sentence were affirmed. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Yaqub vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed critical aspects of criminal law, particularly concerning the murder of Mst. Bashir Bibi. The case revolved around the brutal murder committed by the appellant, Muhammad Yaqub, who was accused of killing his wife due to suspicions of infidelity. Key evidence included eyewitness testimonies and forensic analysis that linked the appellant to the crime. The court emphasized the importance of reliable evidence in criminal proceedings, highlighting that the prosecution's case was established beyond a reasonable doubt. The decision reinforced the legal standards for evaluating evidence and the implications of Ghairat in murder cases. This case serves as a significant reference point for future legal discussions on domestic violence and the application of the Pakistan Penal Code. It is crucial for legal practitioners and scholars to analyze the implications of this ruling, especially in the context of women's rights and the legal framework surrounding honor-related crimes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHARY,
SYED DEEDAR HUSSAIN SHAH,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR
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| Lawyers |
Sardar Muhammad Ghazi,
Ch. Muhammad Akram
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD YAQOOB
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 368 = 2000 SCMR 1827
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| Other Citations |
State v. Muhammad Hanif and 5 others 1992 SCMR 2047
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
302,
185,
185(3)
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