| Case ID |
5e15b439-d855-474c-85ec-87075c355c85 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 74 of 1975 |
| Decision Date |
May 19, 1979 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the conviction and life sentence of Muhammad Yamin for the murder of his uncle Abdul Aziz. The court found overwhelming evidence against the appellant, including eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence linking him to the crime. The court noted that the motive revolved around family disputes, particularly concerning the appellant's sister and her marital issues. The evidence presented was deemed credible and substantial enough to uphold the lower court's ruling. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Yamin vs. The State, the Sindh High Court addressed a murder conviction that stemmed from a violent altercation between the appellant and his uncle, Abdul Aziz. The incident occurred on July 4, 1970, when Yamin allegedly stabbed Abdul Aziz during a dispute related to family matters, specifically concerning the appellant's sister, Mst. Zarina. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including eyewitness testimonies and a blood-stained weapon, leading to Yamin's conviction under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code for murder. The court highlighted the lack of substantial defense from the appellant, who claimed he was falsely implicated due to family rivalries. The appeal was ultimately dismissed, reinforcing the trial court's findings and the gravity of the offense. This case underscores the importance of eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence in criminal proceedings, particularly in homicide cases, where familial disputes can lead to tragic outcomes. Relevant keywords include 'murder conviction', 'eyewitness testimony', 'forensic evidence', 'Pakistan Penal Code', and 'family disputes'. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Z.A. CHANNA,
G. MUHAMMAD SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Kabiruddin,
Sabir Hussain Rehman
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Yamin
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 1789,
1980 PCRLJ 613
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
302
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