| Case ID |
f95424bf-cf65-4dfc-891b-138e0d905d36 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.205-L of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 15, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the criminal petition for leave to appeal, affirming the decision made by the Lahore High Court. The court found no misreading of evidence or material pieces of evidence that could vary the impugned judgment. It was concluded that the occurrence was a result of a free fight between the parties involved. The sentence of death for some respondents was converted to life imprisonment, and others were acquitted or had their sentences modified based on the evidence presented. The court ruled that the judgments made by the Lahore High Court did not suffer from any impropriety, infirmity, legal or factual, and thus, the leave to appeal was declined. |
| Summary |
This case involves a complex legal battle stemming from a violent altercation resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities among individuals related by profession and family. The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the appeals from various respondents who were initially convicted and sentenced by the Additional Sessions Judge. The court meticulously analyzed the evidence, affirming that the altercation was a free fight, which significantly influenced the outcomes of the appeals. The decision emphasized the importance of a thorough appraisal of evidence in criminal cases, reinforcing the principle that convictions must be based on clear and compelling evidence. The modifications in sentences highlight the court's commitment to justice, ensuring that the punishment fits the crime while also considering the circumstances surrounding the altercation. The case illustrates the complexities of criminal law and the judicial process in Pakistan, making it a significant point of reference for future legal interpretations. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Falak Sher,
Tassaduq Hussain,
Jillani,
Raja Fayaz Ahmad
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| Lawyers |
M.A. Zafar,
Sardar Ahmed Khan,
Tanvir Ahmed,
Ms. Yasmeen Sehgal
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Arshad
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Aslam,
Ghulam Hussain,
Dilbar,
Haji Muhammad Akram,
Dildar,
Muhammad Afzal alias Aslam,
Muhammad Illyas
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1521,
2008 SCMR 154
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302(b),
302(c),
324,
337-A(i),
Art.185(3)
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