| Case ID |
5cb5a297-5890-46d9-8ec7-db53fbeb868c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 77 and Confirmation Case No. 2 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 05, 1973 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court maintained the conviction and sentence of the appellant, who was accused of murdering Didar, a child. The prosecution successfully proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The evidence presented included eyewitness accounts and medical testimony, which corroborated the prosecution's narrative. Despite the appellant's retraction of his confession, the court found sufficient motive and opportunity for the crime. The decision reflected the grave nature of the offense, leading to the conclusion that the appellant deserved the supreme penalty under the law. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mehboob vs. The State, the Sindh High Court dealt with a tragic incident involving the murder of a young boy, Didar, by his maternal uncle, Mehboob. The court meticulously reviewed the evidence, including eyewitness testimonies and medical reports, which indicated that Didar suffered multiple fatal injuries inflicted by a hatchet. The prosecution established a clear motive linked to a prior family feud, as the appellant sought revenge for the murder of his father. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining justice and the rule of law, ultimately upholding the conviction and sentence of the appellant. This case highlights critical issues in criminal law, including the admissibility of confessions, the evaluation of eyewitness credibility, and the application of the death penalty. It is a pivotal case in understanding murder convictions and the judicial process in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
TUFAIL ALI A. RAHMAN, C.J,
AGHA ALI HAIDER, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Mehboob
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1975 SLD 983,
1975 PCRLJ 933
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code,
Code of Criminal Procedure
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| Sections |
302,
374
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