| Case ID |
43801a6f-6b7f-454e-9d33-dffe2afc10c0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 34 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
May 04, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 30, 2019 |
| Decision |
The appeal against the conviction of the accused, Hamid Hussain, was dismissed. The court found that the prosecution had successfully established the case against the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence presented, including the victim's testimony and medical reports, was deemed credible and consistent. The argument regarding the qualifications of the defense counsel was also rejected, as the court held that no prejudice was caused to the accused during the trial. The court maintained the verdict of guilt and the sentences imposed by the trial court. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 34 of 2017, the accused, Hamid Hussain, was convicted under multiple charges, including rape of an 8-year-old girl, under the provisions of the Penal Code and the Anti-Terrorism Act. The court's decision emphasized the importance of credible testimony from the victim, corroborated by medical evidence, which established the accused's guilt. The defense raised concerns regarding the qualifications of the state-appointed lawyers; however, the court found no merit in these arguments, reaffirming the integrity of the trial process. This case highlights critical issues surrounding child protection laws, the legal standards for evidence in sexual assault cases, and the role of legal representation in ensuring fair trials. The decision serves as a reminder of the legal system's commitment to upholding justice for victims of heinous crimes, particularly in sensitive cases involving minors. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ALI BEG, JUSTICE,
HAMID HUSSAIN
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| Lawyers |
Yawar Abbas,
Dy. Advocate General
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| Petitioners |
Yawar Abbas
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 1469,
2021 YLR 720
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1986 Lah. 115,
1997 MLD 1130,
1997 MLD 1632,
2010 PCr.LJ 812
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997,
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
376,
7,
19,
537
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