| Case ID |
d7a0b6dc-e201-4915-9892-94049466cba9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
K44 of 1968 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 09, 1969 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 09, 1969 |
| Decision |
The petition for special leave to appeal filed by the private complainant against the acquittal of the respondents by the High Court was dismissed as barred by time. The court found that the explanation provided for the delay in filing the petition was insufficient as the petitioner did not demonstrate any fault on the part of the respondents that would justify the delay. The court referenced previous cases to support its ruling, stating that mere ignorance of the order does not constitute sufficient cause for condonation of the delay in acquittal matters. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a petition for special leave to appeal filed by IMAM BAKHSH against the acquittal of BADAL and others by the High Court. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, presided over by Justices MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI and QADEERUDDIN AHMAD, addressed the issue of delay in filing the petition. The court ruled that the petitioner failed to establish a sufficient cause for the delay, as the grounds provided did not demonstrate any responsibility on the part of the accused for the late filing. The court emphasized the importance of timely appeals in criminal matters, especially when the liberty of individuals is at stake. This decision highlights the stringent requirements for filing petitions in the context of acquittals and reinforces the principle that ignorance of an order does not suffice as a valid reason for delay. The ruling is significant in setting precedents for future cases involving similar circumstances. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'special leave to appeal', 'acquittal', and 'criminal proceedings' are critical for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI,
QADEERUDDIN AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Jamal H. Ahmad, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Ibrahim Memon, Attorney for Petitioner,
Kazi Akhtar Ahmad, Additional Advocate-General West Pakistan,
Sharaf Faridi, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
IMAM BAKHSH
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| Respondents |
OTHERS,
BADAL
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| Citations |
1969 SLD 290,
1969 SCMR 252
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| Other Citations |
Abdul Qayyum v. Ghulam Yasin P L D 1963 S C 151,
The State v. Muhammad Nawaz and others P L D 1966 S C 481,
Mst. Rabia Bibi v. Rasool Bakhsh and others P L D 1966 S C 531
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1962)
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| Sections |
Art. 58(3)
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