| Case ID |
d81d2a9a-2185-4159-a7a3-b9da10a64a09 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Jail Appeal No. D-43 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 15, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 01, 2022 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Inayatullah Pathan against the conviction under section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 was dismissed. The evidence presented by the prosecution, including the recovery of 40 kilograms of charas from the appellant's vehicle, was deemed credible and sufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The court found that the procedural requirements were met and that the arrest was lawful. The appellant's claims of false implication were not substantiated, and the court upheld the trial court's decision to convict and sentence him to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 200,000. |
| Summary |
In the case of Inayatullah Pathan, the Sindh High Court addressed the serious offense of narcotics trafficking under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997. The appellant was accused of possessing a substantial quantity of charas, specifically 40 kilograms, which was recovered from his vehicle during a police operation. The evidence consisted of eyewitness testimonies from police officials and documentation proving the chain of custody for the narcotics. The court emphasized the importance of strict adherence to procedural law in narcotics cases, while also acknowledging that minor procedural lapses should not overshadow the substantive evidence of guilt. The court maintained that police officers are competent witnesses and their testimonies can be credible, especially in drug-related cases where the stakes are high for public safety. This decision reinforces the legal framework surrounding narcotics enforcement and the judiciary's commitment to addressing drug crimes effectively. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Sindh High Court,
The State
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| Judges |
Shamsuddin Abbasi,
Amjad Ali Sahito
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Shabir Rajput,
Ali Anwar Kandhro, Addl. P.G.
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| Petitioners |
INAYATULLAH PATHAN
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 5047 = 2024 YLR 2376
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| Other Citations |
2021 SCMR 492,
2021 SCMR 380,
2022 SCMR 1641,
Faisal Shahzad v. The State 2022 SCMR 905,
Ajab Khan v. The State 2022 SCMR 317
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| Laws Involved |
Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
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| Sections |
9(c)
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