| Case ID |
d7d612f1-cf0e-4509-9a74-249550587cce |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal P.L.A. No.377-L of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 13, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in the case concerning the murder of Umar Din. The court expressed concerns regarding the High Court's reliance on the ocular evidence, which was deemed questionable, particularly regarding the presence of key witnesses at the crime scene. The appeal was primarily focused on whether the principles for the safe administration of criminal justice had been adhered to. The court ultimately decided to re-examine the case, particularly against the respondent Manzoor Ahmad, while dismissing the petition against other co-accused as not pressed. The court issued bailable warrants for the respondent Manzoor Ahmad in the amount of Rs. 1,00,000, requiring compliance from the trial court. Leave was granted for the appeal. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision to grant leave to appeal in a murder case involving the acquittal of the accused. The petitioner, Jalal Din, sought justice after the Lahore High Court acquitted the accused of the murder of Umar Din. The Supreme Court scrutinized the evidence and raised questions about the reliability of the witnesses and the investigation process. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of adhering to established principles of criminal justice, particularly in cases where serious charges like murder are involved. The case highlights the judiciary's role in ensuring that justice is served and that acquittals are based on sound evidence and legal principles. The Supreme Court's order to re-evaluate the evidence demonstrates its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of victims. This case serves as a significant reference point for future criminal appeals, particularly those questioning the integrity of trial court verdicts. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS,
SARDAR MUHAMMAD RAZA KHAN,
FALAK SHER
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| Lawyers |
Raja Abdul Rehman,
M.A. Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
JALAL DIN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
Manzoor Ahmad
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 1398,
2007 SCMR 1384
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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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