| Case ID |
edb9ca05-6e8d-4264-84ba-6bfe337489a5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Jail Crl. Appeal No. 13/K of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 16, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 30, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Federal Shariat Court dismissed the appeal of Salamat Ali against his conviction and life sentence for the murder of his four-year-old daughter Misbah. The court found that the confessional statement made by the appellant was voluntary and met all legal requirements. Despite claims of mental unfitness, the court determined that the accused was fit to stand trial and understand the proceedings. The evidence, including the confessional statement and the recovery of the murder weapon, was deemed sufficient to uphold the conviction. The court emphasized that capital punishment can be awarded based on a retracted confessional statement if it is found to be voluntary. |
| Summary |
In the case of Salamat Ali vs. State, the Federal Shariat Court addressed the appeal against a life sentence for the brutal murder of a minor. The key evidence was the appellant's confessional statement, recorded by a magistrate after ensuring the accused was mentally fit. The court highlighted the importance of voluntary confessions in capital cases, ruling that the confessional statement was credible and supported by circumstantial evidence. The trial court's conviction was upheld, demonstrating the judicial system's commitment to ensuring justice for heinous crimes against children. This case underscores critical themes in criminal law, including the standards for confessions and the implications of mental fitness in legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Federal Shariat Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Mrs. Ashraf Jahan
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Agha Zafir Ali,
Mr. Ali Haider Saleem
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| Petitioners |
SALAMAT ALI
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 914,
2017 PLJ 28
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2006 SC 219,
2010 SCMR 457,
PLD 2005 SC 168
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
302(b),
364-A,
12
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