| Case ID |
42467a8b-6001-43fc-9793-f9f1a537aece |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. S-91 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 06, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 06, 2020 |
| Decision |
The appeal against the conviction of the appellants was allowed due to the prosecution's failure to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court highlighted significant discrepancies in witness testimonies, including contradictions between ocular and medical evidence. The prosecution's withholding of critical witness testimony further weakened its case. Consequently, the appellants were acquitted of the charges, and the court emphasized the importance of reliable evidence in criminal proceedings. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. S-91 of 2016, the Sindh High Court addressed serious concerns about the evidential integrity in a criminal case involving charges of Qatl-i-amd and related offenses. The appellants were accused of firing at the complainant's party, resulting in death and injuries. However, the court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was unreliable due to significant delays in lodging the FIR, contradictions in witness accounts, and the failure to examine key witnesses. The judgment underscored the critical role of timely and accurate information in criminal investigations, highlighting that delays could lead to skewed narratives and compromised cases. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the appellants, allowing the appeal and underlining the necessity for a robust evidential foundation in criminal law cases, which is essential for upholding justice. This case serves as a pivotal reference for future legal arguments regarding the admissibility and weight of evidence in criminal proceedings. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Zafar Ahmed Rajput, Justice
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| Lawyers |
Safdar Ali G. Bhutto,
Ali Anwar Kandhro,
Saleem Raza Jakhar
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| Petitioners |
Others,
Manik Alias Mohammad Ali
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2585,
2021 PCRLJ 1654
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984)
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| Sections |
154,
302,
324,
337-H(2),
148,
149,
129(g)
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