| Case ID |
ec7d3f4b-5c30-478b-8375-5ed3c830037e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No.995 of 1996, Murder Reference N |
| Decision Date |
Oct 15, 2001 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 15, 2001 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the convictions and sentences imposed by the Trial Court, including the death sentence for Sajjad alias Loha. The court found that the appellant had committed murder by repeatedly firing at the deceased, Khawar Abbas, who was unarmed at the time. The court dismissed the appellant's claims of self-defense as unsubstantiated, noting that there were no mitigating circumstances in favor of the accused. The sentences awarded by the Trial Court were maintained, including fines and additional sentences for injuries caused to another victim, Muhammad Irfan. The court also addressed the acquittal of Muhammad Ashraf, emphasizing that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to support the conviction of the appellant. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the brutal murder of Khawar Abbas, who was shot multiple times by the appellant, Sajjad alias Loha. The incident occurred on October 29, 1993, as the victim and his companion were on their way to a flour machine. Witnesses testified that the appellant was armed and fired with intent to kill, motivated by a prior grievance against the deceased. The trial highlighted the absence of self-defense claims, as the victim was unarmed and posed no threat. The Lahore High Court reviewed the case, finding the prosecution's evidence compelling and upholding the death sentence. This case underscores the importance of evidentiary support in criminal proceedings and the legal standards surrounding self-defense claims. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHEIKH ABDUR RAZZAQ,
BASBIR A. MUJAHID
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| Lawyers |
Rashid Murtaza Qureshi for Appellant,
Mrs. Sadiqa Altaf Khan for the State,
Rana Muhammad Zahid Khan for the Complainant
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| Petitioners |
SAJJAD alias LOHA
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 931,
2002 PCRLJ 471
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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,
324/34,
323/34
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