| Case ID |
f8a336b5-4834-4312-a75c-e69b6bf31215 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. K-9 of 1973 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 24, 1974 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants for the murder of Hamid under section 302 of the Penal Code, confirming the High Court's previous ruling. However, due to a general amnesty proclaimed by the President, the death sentences were commuted to transportation for life. The court found sufficient corroboration from the testimonies of injured witnesses, despite their relation to the deceased, affirming that the evidence presented was credible and compelling. The court dismissed the appeal with the noted reduction in sentence, acknowledging the context of the incident as a free fight between the parties. |
| Summary |
In the Supreme Court case of Criminal Appeal No. K-9 of 1973, the court dealt with a serious murder case under the Penal Code, specifically sections 302, 326, and 148. The appellants, DOSO alias DOST MUHAMMAD and another, were convicted for the murder of Hamid, with substantial evidence supporting the prosecution's claims. The court's decision highlighted the importance of eyewitness testimony, even when witnesses were related to the victim. The case also addressed the impact of a general amnesty issued by the President, resulting in a commutation of the death sentences to transportation for life. This case underscores the complexities of criminal law and the judicial system's role in ensuring justice while considering mitigating circumstances. Keywords include murder case, Supreme Court, Penal Code, eyewitness testimony, criminal appeal, general amnesty, and conviction. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
WAHEEDUDDIN AHMAD,
MUHAMMAD GUL
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Hayat Junejo,
A. A. Dastgir,
Usman Ghani Rashid,
A. K. Lakhan,
Mrs. Rashida Patel
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| Petitioners |
ANOTHER,
DOSO alias DOST MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1974 SLD 222,
1974 SCMR 430
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
302,
326,
148
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