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Case ID 51347aca-bf4d-4d0a-b51d-85ae254d0349
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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
Entities Involved Not available
Judges Asif Saeed Khan Khosa, Kh. Muhammad Sharif
Lawyers Rai Shabbir Ahmad, Rana Asim Khan, Ch. Imran Raza Chadhar, Sardar Mashkoor Ahmad, Mian Abdul Qudoos, Mian Sikandar Hayat, Mrs. Erum Sajjad Gul
Petitioners SHEHZAD alias VIKKI
Respondents STATE
Citations 2024 SLD 4487, 2024 PLJ 230
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Sections 396