| Case ID |
f5bbfc76-f887-49bf-9e75-7da5052ca155 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 10 and 16 of 1965 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 19, 1965 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the appeals of Muhammad Ramzan and Allah Dad, who were initially sentenced to transportation for life for the murder of Abdul Rashid. The High Court had enhanced their sentences to death. The Supreme Court found that the evidence, particularly the dying declaration of Abdul Rashid, supported the conviction but deemed the enhancement of the sentence to death as excessive. Taking into account the time elapsed since the original sentencing and the circumstances surrounding the case, the Supreme Court reduced the sentences back to transportation for life, confirming the convictions. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the murder of Abdul Rashid, who was killed on October 1, 1961. The key evidence was his dying declaration, where he named the appellants as his attackers. The Supreme Court had to consider the legality of the High Court's decision to enhance the sentence to death after a significant delay. The Court noted that societal factors surrounding family honor played a role in the actions of the appellants. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the convictions but altered the sentences to transportation for life. This case highlights the complexities of murder laws, societal influences on crime, and the judicial process in Pakistan. Keywords: murder, dying declaration, family honor, Supreme Court of Pakistan, legal appeal. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
A. R. CORNELIUS, C.J.,
B. Z. KAIKAUS,
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, JJ
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| Lawyers |
R. A. Jeremy,
Muhammad Anwar,
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
Rustam S. Sidhwa
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN,
ALLAH DAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1966 SLD 40,
1966 PLD 129
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| Other Citations |
Ghulam Hussain v. Zainullah P L D 1961 S C 230,
Fazal Khan v. State P L D 1964 S C 54
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302
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