| Case ID |
e2ddf017-2616-4612-90e8-3ade76fd639f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Cr.A. No. 1616 of 2010 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 22, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 22, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal against the conviction of the appellants, Muhammad Sufyan and Muhammad Irfan, for the murder of Muhammad Afzal. The court found that the prosecution had successfully established the presence of eyewitnesses who provided consistent accounts of the incident, corroborated by medical evidence. The defense's claims of self-defense and provocation were not substantiated, leading to the conclusion that the appellants were guilty of Qatl-i-amd under Section 302 of the Penal Code. They were sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation to the legal heirs of the deceased. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a violent altercation that occurred on June 4, 2005, in Nankana Sahib, leading to the murder of Muhammad Afzal. The complainant, Muhammad Anwar, reported that he and his companions were attacked by the accused who were armed with deadly weapons. The prosecution alleged that the motive for the attack was related to a property dispute over a shop, which the complainant's side had obtained a stay order for. The trial court convicted the appellants based on the testimonies of eyewitnesses and medical reports that corroborated the accounts of the injuries inflicted. The Lahore High Court upheld the conviction, emphasizing the credibility of the eyewitnesses and the lack of evidence supporting the defense's claims of provocation. This case highlights key aspects of criminal law, including the standards of evidence required for conviction, the importance of eyewitness testimony, and the legal implications of self-defense claims. Keywords such as 'murder conviction', 'eyewitness testimony', 'self-defense in criminal law', and 'property dispute violence' are prominent in this case, making it a significant reference for legal professionals. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAHID HAMEED DAR, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Ghulam Shabbir,
Sher Afgan Asadi,
Rana Tassawar Ali Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD YOUSAF,
MUHAMMAD IRFAN,
MUHAMMAD SUFYAN
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 220,
2018 PCRLJ 156
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302,
324,
148,
149
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