| Case ID |
5e8030b9-43df-4319-a7fb-70b3c4d9544c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 234 and Murder Reference No. 1 |
| Decision Date |
May 27, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
May 27, 1986 |
| Decision |
The court upheld the conviction of Muhammad Ishaq for the murder of Ashiq Ali, determining that the evidence presented by the prosecution was credible despite the defense's claims of false testimony due to familial relationships. The court found that the act of murder was not spontaneous but rather a result of a monetary dispute, and therefore imposed a life sentence instead of the death penalty, reflecting the circumstances surrounding the case. The decision emphasized the importance of evaluating witness credibility and the nature of the dispute leading to the crime. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the murder of Ashiq Ali by Muhammad Ishaq, which occurred on June 19, 1981. The Lahore High Court reviewed the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and forensic analysis, leading to the conviction of Ishaq under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court noted the significance of the relationship between the accused and the victim, examining how it influenced witness testimonies. The court ultimately decided against the death penalty, favoring life imprisonment due to the lack of premeditation and the context of a money dispute. This case highlights issues related to the evaluation of evidence in murder cases, the impact of familial relationships on witness credibility, and the judicial approach to sentencing in capital cases. Keywords include murder conviction, eyewitness testimony, judicial review, and Pakistan Penal Code. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Mazharul Haq,
Mahboob Ahmad,
Muhammad Ishaq
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| Lawyers |
Taj Muhammad Khan Langah,
Nisar A. Saeed
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 252,
1986 PLJ 2067
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302
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