| Case ID |
4234f590-3601-48ea-bf8a-afaba9684fd6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 202-J, 203-J and Criminal Re |
| Decision Date |
Mar 29, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 29, 2011 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court acquitted the accused, Mst. Shahnaz Bibi and Manzoor Ahmad, of the charges against them, citing insufficient evidence and inconsistencies in witness testimonies. The court noted that the inquest report suggested the deceased had committed suicide, and the prosecution's case relied heavily on testimonies that did not inspire confidence. The absence of direct evidence and contradictions in the statements of the witnesses led to the conclusion that the prosecution had failed to prove its case. As a result, the appeals were allowed, and the accused were released from custody. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mst. Shahnaz Bibi and Manzoor Ahmad versus The State, the Lahore High Court addressed serious allegations of murder under the Penal Code. The court examined the evidence presented, including the inquest report which indicated suicide rather than homicide. Key issues revolved around the credibility of witnesses, the absence of direct evidence, and the legal standards required for conviction. The court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence and the need for consistency in witness testimonies. Ultimately, the court acquitted the accused due to reasonable doubt concerning their guilt, highlighting the necessity for a robust evidentiary foundation in criminal proceedings. This case underscores the critical role of evidence in securing justice and the potential ramifications of judicial errors in serious criminal cases. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MANZOOR AHMAD MALIK, J
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| Lawyers |
Nazar Abbas Syed,
Nisar Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
Mst. SHAHNAZ BIBI,
Manzoor Ahmad
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 2869,
2013 YLR 2431
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| Other Citations |
Ata Muhammad and another v. The State 1995 SCMR 599,
Inayat Ali v. The State PLD 2002 SC 77,
Mesal and another v. Crown 1971 SCMR 239,
Muhammad Shah v. The State 2010 SCMR 1009
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302(c),
342
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