| Case ID |
464b92bf-0f66-4e17-b215-b4d26f20c662 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.68(S) of 1992 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 20, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the conviction, confirming the lower courts' findings regarding the evidence presented. The case involved the recovery of five kilograms of heroin from the petitioner during a raid organized by the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board. The Court found no serious infirmity in the appraisal of evidence and emphasized that the discrepancies raised by the defense were not substantial enough to warrant interference. The Court also acknowledged the importance of the raid mechanism in narcotics investigations and suggested further development in detection methods to combat narcotics crimes effectively. |
| Summary |
This case concerns the conviction of Muhammad Ashraf for the possession of heroin, following a raid conducted by the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board. The Supreme Court of Pakistan evaluated the evidence, including testimonies from law enforcement and the processes followed during the raid. The Court upheld the conviction, stating that the discrepancies in witness accounts did not undermine the overall integrity of the evidence. The judgment highlighted the effectiveness of the raid mechanism in narcotics enforcement and called for improvements in investigative methods to enhance the fight against drug-related offenses. This case is significant for its reaffirmation of procedural integrity in drug-related cases and the necessity of adapting law enforcement strategies to evolving challenges in narcotics control. It serves as a precedent for the judiciary's approach to evidence evaluation in similar cases, maintaining a balance between thorough investigation and the rights of defendants. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, C.J.,
MUHAMMAD AFZAL LONE, J
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Muhammad Asadullah, Advocate Supreme Court,
Syed Abul Aasirn Jaffari, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 301,
1993 PLD 38
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
203-F
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