| Case ID |
44f15a1e-97fe-4af5-8b01-ac76330750fb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 14637 and Crl. Rev. No. 16786 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
May 10, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
May 10, 2024 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the conviction and sentence awarded to the appellant Liaqat Ali alias Jajji under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court found that the prosecution had provided sufficient ocular evidence, corroborated by medical evidence, to establish the guilt of the appellant beyond a reasonable doubt. The court dismissed the arguments made by the defense counsel regarding the credibility of witnesses, emphasizing that mere familial relationships do not invalidate their testimonies. The court also noted that the recovery of the weapon was inconsequential due to the appellant's fugitive status for three years, and thus, the conviction based on the principles of evidence appreciation was upheld. |
| Summary |
In the case of Liaqat Ali alias Jajji versus State, the Lahore High Court addressed a serious charge of intentional murder under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The case arose from a daylight shooting incident in Sahiwal where the appellant was accused of killing Muhammad Rizwan Haider. The court examined various elements including the prompt lodging of the FIR, the testimonies of eyewitnesses, and the medical evidence that linked the accused to the crime. The court highlighted the importance of ocular evidence and dismissed the defense’s claims regarding witness credibility due to their relationship with the deceased. The judgment reinforced the notion that even with the exclusion of motive, sufficient evidence can lead to conviction. This case serves as a pivotal reference for legal practitioners dealing with murder cases, emphasizing the weight of eyewitness accounts and the standards of evidence required to uphold a conviction. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Anwaarul Haq Pannun, J.
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| Lawyers |
Aasim Sohaib,
Muhammad Irfan Malik,
Fakhar Abbas,
Kazim Ali Malik
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| Petitioners |
LIAQUAT ALI alias JAJJI
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| Respondents |
STATE and others
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 4456,
2024 PLJ 195
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| Other Citations |
2011 SCMR 429
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(b)
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