| Case ID |
42d218d9-131e-42e7-98b0-61b30fb97cab |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Criminal Appeal No. 98/Q of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 23, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 23, 2003 |
| Decision |
The Federal Shariat Court upheld the conviction under Section 377 PPC, finding the evidence provided by the prosecution to be credible and inspiring confidence. However, considering the young age of the accused, the court decided to reduce the sentence from fourteen years to ten years of rigorous imprisonment, while maintaining the fine of Rs. 50,000. The appeal was consequently dismissed, but the modification of the sentence was granted in the interest of justice. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of an individual for committing sodomy against a minor under Section 377 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The Federal Shariat Court, after reviewing the evidence provided by multiple witnesses, confirmed the conviction but took into account the young age of the appellant, resulting in a reduced sentence from fourteen to ten years. The decision emphasizes the court's approach to justice, balancing the severity of the crime with the age of the offender. Keywords such as 'Pakistan Penal Code', 'Section 377', 'Federal Shariat Court', 'sodomy conviction', and 'justice system' are relevant to this case, highlighting its significance in the legal landscape. |
| Court |
Federal Shariat Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Zafar Pasha Chaudhry,
S.A. Rabbani
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| Lawyers |
Saleheen Mughal,
Muhammad Sharif Janjua
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| Petitioners |
SAEED alias PHULOO
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 3831,
2005 PLJ 14
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
377
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