| Case ID |
464275bc-ddc5-41f2-bf82-cf2dacdf4d41 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 32 of 1975 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 24, 1975 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appellant Muhammad Daurez was convicted and sentenced to death on two counts for the murder of Muhammad Azeem and Ghulam Hussain. The conviction was upheld by a Division Bench of the Lahore High Court. The evidence presented, including eyewitness testimonies and forensic recoveries, substantiated the claims against the appellant, establishing his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court found no extenuating circumstances that would justify a lesser penalty due to the brutal nature of the crimes committed. Thus, the final decision was to uphold the death sentence for the appellant. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Daurez vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed a double murder involving the appellant, Muhammad Daurez, who was convicted of killing Muhammad Azeem and his nephew Ghulam Hussain. The case was marked by a series of violent confrontations between the appellant and the victims, rooted in longstanding personal enmity. Eyewitnesses, including a cobbler and a brick-maker, provided critical testimony that linked the appellant to the crime scene, corroborated by forensic evidence such as recovered gun cartridges and bloodstains. The court meticulously analyzed the credibility of the witnesses, especially the family members of the deceased, who were declared hostile during the proceedings. The court concluded that their testimonies were not credible due to familial pressures. The ruling emphasized the necessity of upholding justice in cases of severe crimes, reaffirming the death penalty as a suitable punishment for the heinous acts committed. This case highlights the complexities of criminal law, the importance of reliable eyewitness accounts, and the challenges faced in ensuring justice. Keywords: double murder, eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence, Supreme Court of Pakistan, criminal law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI, CHIEF JUSTICE,
ANWARUL HAQ, JUSTICE,
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Dr. Khalid Ranjha, Advocate for Appellant
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD DAUREZ
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1977 SLD 77,
1977 SCMR 14
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302,
307
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