| Case ID |
ebe1bbf1-05b0-4962-9763-680fa8242c2c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 142 of 1 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 02, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 02, 1987 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal filed by the petitioners Muhammad Manzoor and Muhammad Siddiq against their conviction under sections 302 and 34 of the Penal Code for the murder of Muhammad Aslam. The court found that the prosecution's evidence was substantially correct, establishing a clear case against the petitioners. Despite the petitioners' claim of having acted under grave and sudden provocation due to an insult to their father three days prior to the incident, the court determined that there was sufficient time for them to cool down and reflect before committing the violent act. The court upheld the lower court's decisions and ruled that the petition lacked merit, leading to its dismissal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Manzoor and another vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed serious allegations involving murder and provocation under the Penal Code. The petitioners sought to overturn their conviction on the grounds of provocation after their father was insulted. However, the court scrutinized the timeline and evidence presented, ultimately concluding that the petitioners had ample time to reconsider their actions before resorting to violence. This case highlights the legal thresholds for provocation and the importance of maintaining composure in the face of insults. The decision reaffirms the court's commitment to uphold the rule of law and the principles of justice in serious criminal matters. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Afzal Zullah,
Mian Burhanuddin Khan,
Saad Saood Jan
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| Lawyers |
Nemat Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
,
Muhammad Manzoor
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1540,
1987 SCMR 681
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
185(3),
300,
1,
302,
34
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