| Case ID |
f6045a6a-7bcc-443f-b2d1-a520878c529e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Cr. Appeal No. 311-313 of 1968 Cr. Appeal No. J-32 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 21, 1969 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 21, 1969 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the appeals filed by the appellants Ali Hyder and Allahando against their conviction under section 302, P.P.C. for the murder of Ali Hyder Meno. The court upheld the decision of the Sessions Judge of Larkana, which sentenced the appellants to death, while also confirming the transportation for life of the appellant Dur Muhammad. The court found that the prosecution had established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellants had committed murder due to personal enmity, with corroborative evidence from various witnesses and forensic reports. The sentence for Allahando was reduced to transportation for life due to mitigating circumstances, while the appeal for enhancement of Dur Muhammad's sentence was dismissed as there was no application for it. The court also confirmed Allahando's separate conviction under the West Pakistan Arms Ordinance, 1965. |
| Summary |
In this significant case adjudicated by the Sindh High Court, Ali Hyder and Allahando were convicted of the murder of Ali Hyder Meno, stemming from personal motives involving alleged illicit relations. The court's decision emphasized the importance of corroborative witness testimony and forensic evidence in establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Key witnesses included the deceased's uncle Khudabux and other villagers who provided critical accounts of the incident. The court's review of the evidence led to the dismissal of the appeals, affirming the lower court's ruling and highlighting the legal principles surrounding murder and common intention under Pakistani law. The case underscores the judicial system's role in addressing violent crimes while balancing mitigating circumstances in sentencing. The decision reflects ongoing themes in criminal law regarding the gravity of murder, the application of the Pakistan Penal Code, and the interpretation of evidentiary standards. Keywords related to this case include murder conviction, Pakistan criminal law, Sindh High Court, witness testimony, forensic evidence, and sentencing guidelines. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Muhammad Saleh,
Dur Muhammad,
Ghulam Hussain,
Ali Hyder Meno,
Khudabux,
Watoomal
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| Judges |
Dorab Patel,
Muhammad Haleem
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Ali Hyder,
Allahando
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1970 SLD 779 = 1970 PCRLJ 495
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code,
West Pakistan Arms Ordinance, 1965
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| Sections |
302,
34,
13(d)
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