| Case ID |
e15f86e4-dbbc-4d44-9a90-4e922b5313b7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Petition No. 42-R of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 10, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the conviction of Sardar Muhammad under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code for the murder of Bashir Ahmad. The petitioner was found guilty based on overwhelming evidence, including testimony from natural eye-witnesses and corroborative medical evidence. The court noted that the petitioner had brutally assaulted the deceased, inflicting 23 injuries, and emphasized that there were no grounds for a lesser sentence given the heinous nature of the crime. The judgment of the Lahore High Court was upheld, confirming the death sentence. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the brutal murder of Bashir Ahmad by Sardar Muhammad, who was convicted under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The incident occurred on June 3, 1979, when the petitioner attacked the deceased with a knife, resulting in 23 injuries, including fatal wounds to the chest and neck. The evidence presented included testimonies from eye-witnesses and forensic findings. The court found no justification for a lesser sentence, reaffirming the death penalty due to the nature of the crime. This case highlights the importance of justice and accountability in capital punishment cases, reflecting on the legal standards set forth in the Constitution of Pakistan and the Penal Code. Keywords: murder case, capital punishment, legal accountability, Supreme Court of Pakistan, section 302, Pakistan Penal Code, overwhelming evidence, death penalty. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
M.S.H QURAISHI
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
SARDAR MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 311,
1985 SCMR 1035
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
185(3),
302
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