| Case ID |
5c7673b7-eb34-4967-9c12-a66438fa46e6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos.136 and 137 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 08, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the criminal appeals filed by the petitioners against their conviction and sentences for the murder of Mst. Sakina. The Court emphasized the need for justice to be served and the importance of upholding the law without showing mercy to those who acted mercilessly. The evidence presented indicated that the assailants acted in a premeditated and brutal manner, leading to the death of the victim, and the Court found the sentences imposed by the lower courts to be appropriate given the circumstances of the case. The Court reiterated that the penalty for murder should reflect the severity of the crime, and the actions of the accused warranted the imposition of the death penalty. The judgment highlighted the principles of justice and the need for courts to remain steadfast in their duty to uphold the law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the brutal murder of Mst. Sakina, who was attacked by a group of eleven assailants while being escorted by police to a safe house. The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the convictions and sentences imposed by the lower courts, emphasizing the need for justice in murder cases. The Court ruled that the actions of the accused were premeditated and cruel, and it reiterated the principle that the death penalty is the appropriate punishment for such heinous crimes. The ruling reflects the importance of maintaining the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served without bias or mercy towards the guilty. The case serves as a significant precedent in the judicial system, highlighting the responsibility of courts to uphold justice and the severity of punishment for violent crimes. Keywords: murder case, Supreme Court Pakistan, justice, death penalty, legal principles, criminal law, judicial precedent. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Muhammad Yaqoob,
Mst. Sakina,
Raja Gul Akhtar,
Muhammad Ilyas,
Gul Akhtar, S.I.,
Muhammad Ilyas, F.C.
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, C.J.,
S. USMAN ALI SHAH, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SHARIF,
Muhammad Siddique,
Bashir Ahmad,
Muhammad Hanif,
Muhammad Rafique,
Muhammad Yaqoob,
Rehmat Ali,
Mansha
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1991 SLD 1292,
1991 SCMR 1622
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| Other Citations |
P L D 1973 SC 469
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
Art.185,
302,
148,
332,
149
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