| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. |
| Decision Date |
Jun 07, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the petition filed by Bostan Khan against the judgment of the Lahore High Court which dismissed his revision petition against the acquittal of the respondents. The court found that despite the long-standing enmity and blood feud between the parties, the testimony of the interested witness was not sufficient to overturn the acquittal, especially in the absence of independent corroborative evidence. The court concurred with the High Court's conclusion and refused to grant leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around Bostan Khan's petition against the acquittal of Sultan Khan and others, highlighting the complexities of witness testimony amidst longstanding enmity. The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of independent evidence in criminal cases, establishing a precedent for future cases where the credibility of witnesses may be questioned due to personal biases. The ruling reinforces the legal principle that mere testimony from interested parties is insufficient for a conviction without corroborative evidence, underscoring the importance of objective facts in the judicial process. This case is significant for lawyers and advocates navigating criminal law, particularly in matters of evidentiary standards and witness credibility. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
JAVID IQBAL,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
Raja Muhammad Anwar, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry
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| Petitioners |
Bostan Khan
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| Respondents |
others,
Sultan Khan
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 588,
1987 SCMR 1549
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3)
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