| Case ID |
dff146de-9173-4b6a-89e7-fa8dac2dd431 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition Nos. 126 and 135 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
May 16, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed both Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 126 and No. 135 of 1984. The court found no merit in the appeals for re-appraisal of evidence regarding the conviction of Anwarul Haq under section 302 PPC. The Lahore High Court's earlier judgment, which maintained Anwarul Haq's conviction while acquitting co-accused Mohammad Khan, was upheld. The court noted that the evidence presented did not warrant a different conclusion regarding the guilt of Anwarul Haq. The petitions were dismissed, confirming the lower court's decision without interference. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around Criminal Petitions for Leave to Appeal filed by Mst. Irshad Begum and Anwarul Haq against a decision made by the Lahore High Court regarding a murder conviction under section 302 of the Penal Code. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, presided over by Justices Aslam Riaz Hussain, Javed Iqbal, and Saad Saood Jan, dismissed the petitions, stating that there was no case made out for re-appraisal of evidence. The case highlighted issues of witness credibility, as two key witnesses were closely related to the deceased. The court maintained that the original conviction and sentence were justified based on the evidence presented, which included eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence linking Anwarul Haq to the crime. The case emphasized the importance of corroboration of witness testimonies in criminal proceedings, particularly when the witnesses have familial ties to the victim. The final decision not only upheld the legal standards but also reaffirmed the judicial process in ensuring justice is served. Legal practitioners and scholars may find this case significant for its interpretation of witness credibility and the application of section 302 of the Penal Code in murder cases. Keywords such as 'murder conviction', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'eyewitness testimony', and 'criminal law' are relevant for those researching legal precedents in similar cases. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
Javed Iqbal,
Saad Saood Jan
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| Lawyers |
Asghar Ali, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record,
Sadiq Hayat, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ejaz Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record,
Sh. Naveed Shehr Yar, Advocate Supreme Court,
Mr. S. Abid Nawaz, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Mst. Irshad Begum,
Anwarul Haq
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
ANWARUL HAQ
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 179,
1987 SCMR 1758
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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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