| Case ID |
453ea89d-5730-468f-8960-c315f57f0bbd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 260 of 19 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 10, 1967 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 10, 1967 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted special leave to appeal to examine whether the alteration of conviction and reduction of sentence made by the lower appellate Court were based on principles consistent with the safe dispensation of criminal justice. The case involved allegations against the respondents for entering the premises of the petitioner society, causing damage, and injuring employees. The High Court had reduced their convictions based on claims of provocation. The Supreme Court found merit in the contention that the evidence did not support the provocation claims against the petitioner society, leading to the decision to review the lower court's judgment. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the petition filed by THE PAKISTAN BIBLE SOCIETY against ZAHID HUSSAIN and ALTAF HUSSAIN concerning charges of criminal conduct. The respondents were initially convicted for serious offenses, including causing injuries to the society's employees and damaging property. The Supreme Court's intervention was sought to challenge the lower appellate Court's decision, which had altered the convictions based on claims of provocation. The Supreme Court's examination focused on whether the changes made by the High Court were justified and consistent with legal principles, especially considering the evidence presented. The Court's ruling emphasizes the importance of upholding criminal justice standards and scrutinizing claims of provocation in light of the presented facts. This case highlights critical issues in the criminal justice system, including the interpretation of provocation, the responsibilities of legal representatives, and the implications of judicial decisions on societal norms. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
High Court of West Pakistan, Lahore,
THE PAKISTAN BIBLE SOCIETY
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| Judges |
S. A. RAHMAN,
HAMOODUR RAHMAN,
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI
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| Lawyers |
R. A. Jeremy,
S. Masud Akhtar
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| Petitioners |
THE PAKISTAN BIBLE SOCIETY
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| Respondents |
ALTAF HUSSAIN,
ZAHID HUSSAIN
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| Citations |
1968 SLD 9 = 1968 PCRLJ 36
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
423
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