| Case ID |
edaba441-5259-4959-8773-8e3a90f19b2d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. J-294 and Confirmation Case No |
| Decision Date |
Nov 14, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the evidence presented by the prosecution was found credible. The court confirmed the death sentence awarded to Dhani Bux for the murder of Abdul Rahman, emphasizing that the accused premeditated the act by carrying a firearm, and the testimonies from eyewitnesses were consistent and corroborated by the recovery of the weapon. The court found no justification to modify the sentence, considering the severity of the crime and the relationship between the accused and the deceased. |
| Summary |
In the case of Dhani Bux vs. The State, the Sindh High Court dealt with a confirmation case regarding the death sentence awarded to Dhani Bux for the murder of Abdul Rahman. The incident occurred on March 13, 1976, when the accused shot the deceased during a heated argument related to a matrimonial dispute. Eyewitnesses testified that Dhani Bux fired a revolver at Abdul Rahman, resulting in his death. The court considered the evidence, including the recovery of the unlicensed firearm and the testimonies of the complainant and other witnesses. The judgment stressed the importance of the relationship dynamics and the motive behind the crime, ultimately leading to the dismissal of the appeal and the confirmation of the death penalty. This case highlights issues of domestic disputes, the use of firearms, and the legal ramifications of premeditated murder, making it a significant reference in criminal law. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
G. Muhammad Shah,
Muhammad Zahoorul Haq
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Manzoor Hussain
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| Petitioners |
Dhani Bux
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 1725,
1980 PCRLJ 1087
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code,
Code of Criminal Procedure,
Arms Ordinance
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| Sections |
302,
376,
13-E
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