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Case ID e2fcaa77-456d-4a03-96d4-f9bb9e9cf369
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Case Number Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.
Decision Date Jan 29, 1970
Hearing Date Jan 29, 1970
Decision The petitioner, Muhammad Akram, was convicted under section 61 of the Punjab Excise Act for possession of illicit charas valued at Rs. 3,000. Recovery was made by Excise Officials with the presence of credible witnesses, Mehraj Din, Atta Muhammad, and Fazal Elahi, whose testimonies were deemed reliable by the court. The argument that these witnesses were police stock witnesses was dismissed as they resided nearby and had no animus against the petitioner. The High Court's decision to uphold the conviction was justified, leading to the dismissal of the petition for leave to appeal.
Summary This case revolves around the conviction of Muhammad Akram under the Punjab Excise Act for possession of illicit charas. The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the High Court's ruling, emphasizing the credibility of the prosecution's witnesses and the absence of animosity towards the petitioner. The decision reiterates the importance of reliable witness testimony in drug-related offenses and the legal standards governing such cases. With references to key legal provisions, this case serves as a precedent in understanding the enforcement of drug laws in Pakistan, particularly under the Punjab Excise Act. Legal practitioners and law students can find significant insights into the application of sections concerning witness credibility and possession laws. Keywords such as 'drug law enforcement', 'illicit possession', and 'criminal procedure' are essential for understanding the nuances of this case and its implications in the realm of Pakistani law.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI, WAHIDUDDIN AHMAD
Lawyers S. M. Hassan, Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri
Petitioners MUHAMMAD AKRAM
Respondents THE STATE
Citations 1970 SLD 288 = 1970 SCMR 418
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1962), Punjab Excise Act, Criminal Procedure Code
Sections 58(3), 61, 103