| Case ID |
51347aca-bf4d-4d0a-b51d-85ae254d0349 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. As. Nos. 1816, 1818, 2044, 2009, 1857, Crl. R |
| Decision Date |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the appeals of the appellants, setting aside their convictions and sentences recorded by the trial court. The court found that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the appellants beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence presented, including the testimonies of the eye-witnesses and the recoveries made, were deemed inconclusive and legally inconsequential. Consequently, all appellants were acquitted of the charges and ordered to be released from jail unless required in connection with any other case. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction and subsequent appeal of several individuals, including SHEHZAD alias VIKKI, under Section 396 of the Pakistan Penal Code, pertaining to dacoity with murder. The Lahore High Court evaluated the evidence presented during the trial, which included eye-witness testimonies and material recoveries. The court found that the eye-witnesses were not credible, as they had not been present at the time of the incident. Furthermore, critical evidence such as the medical reports and the identification parades were not convincing enough to establish the guilt of the appellants. The court emphasized the importance of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, ultimately leading to the acquittal of all appellants. This case highlights the principles of justice and the necessity for robust evidence in criminal proceedings, reflecting the standards required for a fair trial. Keywords: dacoity, murder, acquittal, Pakistan Penal Code, Lahore High Court, legal evidence, criminal appeal. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Asif Saeed Khan Khosa,
Kh. Muhammad Sharif
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| Lawyers |
Rai Shabbir Ahmad,
Rana Asim Khan,
Ch. Imran Raza Chadhar,
Sardar Mashkoor Ahmad,
Mian Abdul Qudoos,
Mian Sikandar Hayat,
Mrs. Erum Sajjad Gul
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| Petitioners |
SHEHZAD alias VIKKI
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 4487,
2024 PLJ 230
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
396
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