| Case ID |
e29f53bf-e89f-4ec8-bade-8ab0dc04eb7d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. As. Nos. 899, 1090, Crl. Rev. No. 625 and M.R |
| Decision Date |
May 17, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
May 17, 2005 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court acquitted the appellants, Shehzad and Gul Muhammad, of the charges against them under various sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including 302(b) for murder. The court found that there was no pre-existing motive for harm between the parties, and the evidence presented indicated that the complainant party had initiated the aggression. The medical evidence supported the defense's claim of exercising the right to private defense. Consequently, the convictions and sentences imposed by the trial court were set aside, leading to the immediate release of the appellants. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a violent incident between two neighboring parties that escalated into a serious confrontation resulting in death and injuries. The Lahore High Court reviewed the evidence meticulously, highlighting the absence of animosity prior to the incident. The court emphasized that the complainant party's actions triggered the altercation. The medical evidence presented indicated that both sides sustained injuries, which supported the defense's claim of self-defense. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the appellants, underscoring the importance of context in assessing liability in violent encounters. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
IJAZ AHMAD CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Mr. M.A. Zafar,
Ch. Muhammad Arshid Ramay,
Mr. Zafar Ahmad Gondal,
Miss Najma Parveen,
Mian Muhammad Bashir,
Ishfaq Ahmad Chaudhry
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| Petitioners |
others,
SHEHZAD
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 1758,
2007 PLJ 141
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(b),
324,
337D,
337A(ii),
337-F(v)
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