| Case ID |
4323cb91-fde8-4b3a-9b6b-b3ac1e6d1b33 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 5 of 1967 and Petition for Spe |
| Decision Date |
May 09, 1967 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled in favor of the appellants, acquitting them of the charges of murder due to a lack of credible evidence linking them to the crime. The Court highlighted that the prosecution's case relied on weak motives among the accused, with no substantial proof of a conspiracy. The Court noted that two of the eyewitnesses had strong motives to implicate the accused, raising concerns about the validity of their testimonies. The judgment emphasized the need for careful examination of witness credibility and the circumstances surrounding the case. The appeal was allowed, and the accused were acquitted. |
| Summary |
In the Supreme Court case of Muhammad Ilyas and others vs. The State, the appellants were accused of murder stemming from an incident on November 18, 1964. The prosecution presented three groups of accused individuals, but the Court found the motives alleged against them to be weak and unsubstantiated. The key issues revolved around the credibility of eyewitnesses, potential fabrication of evidence, and significant delays in reporting the crime. The Court's ruling emphasized the importance of motive in criminal cases, particularly when multiple parties are involved with distinct grievances. The judgment underscored the necessity of thorough examination of evidence and the implications of witness relationships in determining the outcome. The decision ultimately led to the acquittal of the accused, highlighting the principle that strong evidence is essential for a conviction, especially in cases involving multiple defendants with weak connections to the alleged crime. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
A. R. CORNELIUS, C.J.,
FAZLEAKBAR,
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Nazir Ahmad Khan, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Nazar Khan, Senior Attorney for Appellants (in Cr. A. No. 5 of 1967),
Abdul Waheed Khawaja, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ghulam Mohy-ud-Din, Attorney (in P. S. L. A. No. 201 of 1966),
Raja Said Akbar, Advocate General West Pakistan,
Nazar Muhammad Mufti, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ijaz Ali, Attorney
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ILYAS,
FAIZ AHMAD,
N. ASLAM,
ABDUL
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
ALLAH RAKHA
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| Citations |
1967 SLD 66 = 1967 PLD 443
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code,
Constitution of Pakistan (1962)
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| Sections |
148,
302/149,
58(3)
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