| Case ID |
df40e220-5647-4b46-bc08-32a6f2b300db |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Revision Application No. 112 of 1967 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 08, 1969 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petitioner's appeal against the conviction for theft was dismissed. The court found that the evidence against the petitioner was consistent and credible. The petitioner was convicted under section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code for stealing a pair of bullocks valued at Rs. 1,800. The prosecution's case was supported by reliable witnesses who testified that the petitioner was caught in the act of theft. The court reduced the sentence from one year to six months' rigorous imprisonment, taking into account the circumstances of the case and the injuries sustained by the petitioner. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mohammad vs. The State, the Sindh High Court dealt with a criminal revision application challenging the conviction of the petitioner for theft under section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The petitioner was accused of stealing bullocks and was apprehended by witnesses who chased him after receiving information about the theft. The court analyzed the evidence presented, which included testimonies from multiple witnesses who confirmed the events leading to the petitioner's arrest. Although the petitioner argued that he was falsely implicated due to personal enmity, the court found his defense to be inconsistent and unconvincing. The judgment highlighted the importance of witness credibility and the weight of medical evidence in supporting the prosecution's case. Ultimately, the court upheld the conviction while modifying the sentence, emphasizing the need for justice and fairness in the judicial process. This case underscores critical legal principles regarding theft, evidentiary standards, and the role of the judiciary in ensuring just outcomes in criminal proceedings. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Haqat, Junejo, J
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| Lawyers |
Mohammad Ibrahim Memon
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| Petitioners |
Mohammad
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1969 SLD 789,
1969 PCRLJ 1380
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
379
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