| Case ID |
e2932da4-f723-4b8f-b958-2d29d573b332 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. A. No. 466 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 28, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 28, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for the murder of Muhammad Yaseen, concluding that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, established the appellant's guilt. The court found no merit in the appeal, as the arguments regarding the delay in the post-mortem and the credibility of the witnesses were insufficient to undermine the prosecution's case. The appeal was therefore dismissed. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of the appellant for the murder of Muhammad Yaseen under sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. The evidence presented was compelling, including eyewitness testimony and medical reports that corroborated the timeline of events. The court emphasized the importance of the ocular evidence and the recovery of the murder weapon, which linked the appellant directly to the crime. The ruling reflected the court's rigorous standards for establishing guilt in murder cases, particularly emphasizing the need for clear and consistent evidence. The appeal was dismissed as the court found that the prosecution had established the appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, reinforcing the legal principles surrounding murder charges in Pakistan. This case is significant in understanding how circumstantial evidence and witness credibility play crucial roles in judicial outcomes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
State
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| Judges |
EJAZ AFZAL KHAN,
MAQBOOL BAQAR,
FAISAL ARAB
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| Lawyers |
Ms. Aisha Tasneem,
Ch. Muhammad Waheed
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| Petitioners |
Ms. Aisha Tasneem
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| Respondents |
Ch. Muhammad Waheed
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 2371,
2019 PLJ 425
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302,
324,
342,
544A
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