| Case ID |
43557215-a3c4-4ed5-93a5-04b2c5962a9d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos.324 and 325 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 26, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the acquittal of four accused and upheld the life imprisonment sentence of another accused, Ateeq-ur-Rehman. The court found that the reasons for acquittal were neither perverse nor arbitrary, and the reduction of Ateeq-ur-Rehman's death sentence was justified due to his age and influence of elders during the incident. The court emphasized its reluctance to interfere with acquittals and affirmed the judgment of the High Court. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal against the acquittal of four accused and the reduction of Ateeq-ur-Rehman's death sentence to life imprisonment. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the circumstances surrounding the case, which involved a murder motivated by land disputes. The court highlighted the importance of credible witness testimonies and the age of Ateeq-ur-Rehman at the time of the incident, which played a significant role in the final decision. The court's ruling underscores the complexities of criminal law and the delicate balance between justice and mercy, particularly when dealing with young offenders. Key legal principles regarding acquittal and sentencing were discussed, making this case a significant reference for future legal precedents. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS,
NASIR-UL-MULK,
SYED JAMSHED ALI
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| Lawyers |
Maqbul Elahi Malik,
M.A. Zafar,
Dil M. Tarar
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL MALIK
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1491 = 2008 SCMR 61
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Sharif v. Muhammad Javed alias Jeda Tedi and 5 others PLD 1976 SC 452,
Abdul Malik and others v. the State and others PLD 2006 SC 365
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(b),
440,
147,
Art.185(3)
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