| Case ID |
ebec41b9-ac56-4d53-a1df-c0acc4636209 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal N6.128 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 05, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 22, 1992 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction and sentence of Muhammad Hanif under section 161 of the Penal Code and section 5 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was credible and consistent, despite the defense's claims of false implication. The court ruled that the raiding party had no motive to falsely implicate the accused, and the occurrence was established as alleged by the prosecution with corroborating witness testimonies. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' findings. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Hanif v. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed serious allegations of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The appellant, Muhammad Hanif, was accused of demanding illegal gratification for processing an inheritance mutation. The court examined the evidence, including the testimonies of the raiding magistrate and police inspector, who confirmed the recovery of tainted currency notes from the appellant. The court emphasized the importance of credible witness accounts and the lack of motive for the raiding party to fabricate evidence. This ruling reinforces the legal standards for evaluating corruption cases in Pakistan, highlighting the judiciary's commitment to combating corruption and ensuring justice. The decision serves as a precedent in similar cases, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in public service. Keywords such as 'corruption', 'inheritance mutation', and 'Supreme Court of Pakistan' are crucial for search engine optimization, ensuring the case remains relevant in discussions about legal standards and anti-corruption measures. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, C.J.,
SALEEM AKHTAR,
WALI MUHAMMAD KHAN, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Ashraf,
Rao Muhammad Yousaf, A.O.R.
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Hanif
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 816,
1992 SCMR 2272
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Prevention of Corruption Act (II of 1947),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
5,
161,
185(3)
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