| Case ID |
dfd65eef-5000-4df4-ab1f-05ffc599fd71 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Jail Appeal No. S-30 of 2014 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 19, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 12, 2021 |
| Decision |
The appeal against conviction was dismissed. The case was evaluated on the totality of impressions gathered from the circumstances rather than on narrow grounds of witness cross-examination. The prosecution's evidence was deemed reliable and trustworthy, supported by medical evidence, leading to the conclusion that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The presence of minor contradictions in witness statements did not undermine the prosecution's case. The court found that the witnesses, despite being relatives of the complainants, had no enmity with the accused and their testimonies were credible. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal appeal concerning serious charges under the Penal Code, including Qatl-i-amd and rioting with deadly weapons. The Sindh High Court thoroughly assessed the evidence presented, emphasizing that the overall impressions and reliability of witness testimonies were paramount. The court dismissed the appeal against conviction, highlighting that prosecution witnesses, despite being relatives of the victims, were credible and had no motive to fabricate evidence. This case underscores the importance of comprehensive evidence evaluation in criminal proceedings, ensuring justice is served while considering the integrity of witness testimonies. Key trending legal keywords include 'criminal appeal', 'witness credibility', 'evidence assessment', and 'Penal Code violations'. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ZULFIQAR ALI SANGI, J,
GHULAM ABBAS MAGSI
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 487,
2023 PCRLJ 355
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| Other Citations |
Noor Muhammad v. The State 2010 SCMR 97,
Ishtiaq Masih v. The State 2010 SCMR 1039,
Muhammad Javed v. The State 2016 SCMR 2021,
Muhammad Ameer v. Riyat Khan 2016 SCMR 1233,
Abdul Jabbar and another v. The State 2019 SCMR 129,
Munir Ahmed and another v. The State and others 2019 SCMR 79,
Muhammad Arif v. The State 2019 SCMR 631,
Imtiaz alias Taj v. The State and others 2018 SCMR 344,
Nasir Iqbal alias Nasra and another v. The State 2016 SCMR 2152,
Sikander Teghani alias Muhammad Bux Teghani v. The State 2016 YLR 1098,
Zakir Khan v. The State 1995 SCMR 1793
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302(b),
324,
148,
149
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