| Case ID |
f92f0c09-a0ab-45a3-89ec-75c654d1fc32 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 95/P of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 15, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused. The findings of fact by the High Court, which acquitted the accused, were not against the weight of evidence. The accused was not specifically attributed any injury to the deceased, and the reasons for acquittal provided by the High Court were found to be neither arbitrary nor perverse. The acquittal was upheld as the evidence did not sufficiently implicate the accused in the murder charge. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Petition No. 95/P of 2003, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with the appeal against the acquittal of the respondent, Zaidi, who was previously convicted for the murder of Qamar Zaman. The court evaluated the evidence presented by the prosecution, including eyewitness accounts and forensic reports. The High Court had acquitted the accused, stating that the prosecution failed to establish a solid case due to inconsistencies in the evidence. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, highlighting the lack of specific attribution of injuries to the deceased and the general nature of the accusations against Zaidi. The case underscores the importance of robust evidence in criminal proceedings, particularly in capital cases, and reaffirms the principle that acquittal should stand unless proven otherwise beyond reasonable doubt. This ruling is significant as it reflects on the standards of evidence required for conviction in serious offenses, ensuring that justice is served while upholding the rights of the accused. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
TASSADUQ HUSSAIN JILLANI,
NASIR-UL-MULK,
SYED JAMSHED ALI
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| Lawyers |
M. Zaman Bhatti
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| Petitioners |
THE STATE through Advocate General, N.W.F.P.
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| Respondents |
ZAIDI
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 582,
2007 SCMR 712
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
302(b),
324,
185(3)
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