| Case ID |
edfd2a15-f045-460c-b2c9-457268cd1b64 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
K 53 of 1979 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 07, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petitioners sought special leave to appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Sind, Karachi, which dismissed their criminal appeal. The petitioners were convicted for the murder of Janoo under sections 302 and 149 of the Penal Code. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, stating that the evidence provided was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused. The court found that the ocular testimony was corroborated by the recovery of the accused at the crime scene and the evidence presented was compelling enough to support the convictions despite the defense's claims regarding the credibility of the police witnesses. The petition was ultimately dismissed. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the murder of Janoo that occurred on September 22, 1974. The petitioners were involved in the crime and were later convicted by the Sessions Judge. The appeal to the High Court maintained the convictions, leading to the petitioners seeking special leave to appeal in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, after reviewing the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and the recovery of the accused at the scene, upheld the High Court's decision. The court emphasized the importance of ocular testimony in murder cases and dismissed the petition, reinforcing the principle that credible witness accounts can significantly influence the outcome of criminal trials. Key terms related to this case include murder, legal representation, judicial decisions, and the role of eyewitness testimony in establishing guilt. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Dorab Patel,
Muhammad Haleem
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
Bakhir,
Arab,
Gullo,
Faqiro,
Gulab
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 517,
1980 SCMR 481
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code
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| Sections |
302,
149
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