| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.342 of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
May 07, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Peshawar High Court, confirming the conviction of the appellant for the murder of Khalid Khan. The court found that the prosecution had established its case beyond a reasonable doubt based on the dying declaration of the deceased and corroborative eyewitness accounts. The evidence presented, including the medical officer's testimony and the recovery of the murder weapon, supported the prosecution's case. The appeal was dismissed as the court found no merit in the arguments presented by the appellant's counsel regarding the credibility of the evidence. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the murder conviction of an individual accused of killing Khalid Khan. The incident occurred on June 4, 1997, and involved a dying declaration made by the deceased, which was supported by eyewitness testimonies. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its ruling, emphasized the importance of the dying declaration, stating that it was voluntary and credible. The court also addressed issues regarding the recovery of evidence, including the weapon used in the crime and the forensic analysis of the ballistic evidence. The decision highlighted the role of circumstantial evidence in criminal cases and reaffirmed the standards of proof required for conviction in murder cases. The final ruling upheld the lower court's judgment, maintaining the death sentence for the appellant. This case serves as a significant reference for legal professionals dealing with similar issues of evidence and conviction in murder trials. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
QAZI MUHAMMAD FAROOQ,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR,
TANVIR AHMAD KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Akram, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sardar Shaukat Hayat, Additional Advocate-General
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| Petitioners |
JAWAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 671,
2003 SCMR 1530
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302/34
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