| Case ID |
7f82f138-8567-4ccf-95cd-3f0dde8e631c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 69 L of |
| Decision Date |
Jan 15, 1995 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to consider the grounds upon which the acquittal of the accused was founded by the High Court. The case revolved around the murder of Abdul Rashid, where the trial court had acquitted most of the accused except for respondent No.1, who was sentenced to death. The High Court later acquitted respondent No.1 as well. The petitioner, Mst. Bashir Begum, widow of the deceased, sought leave to appeal against this acquittal. The Supreme Court found that the grounds for acquittal required further consideration and thus granted leave to appeal, allowing for a re-evaluation of the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and the injuries sustained by respondent No.1, which were pivotal in establishing his involvement in the crime. |
| Summary |
This case highlights significant aspects of criminal law and the appeals process in Pakistan. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided on the appeal from the acquittal of an accused in a murder case under the Penal Code, specifically Section 302, concerning the murder of Abdul Rashid. The case emphasizes the importance of eyewitness testimony and the legal standards for overturning an acquittal. Following a trial where the accused was sentenced to death, the High Court's decision to acquit raised questions about the reliability of the evidence presented. The Supreme Court's decision to grant leave to appeal underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring justice, particularly in cases involving serious crimes like murder. This case serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in legal proceedings and the necessity for thorough examination of all evidence before reaching a conclusion. Keywords: criminal law, murder case, acquittal, Supreme Court of Pakistan, legal proceedings, eyewitness testimony. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUKHTAR AHMED,
JUNEJO,
BASHIR BEGUM
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| Lawyers |
S. Abul Aasim Jaferi,
Rao Muhammad Yousaf Khan
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| Petitioners |
Bashir Begum
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| Respondents |
Safdar Ali and others
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 308,
1995 SCMR 1176
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
302,
185(3)
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