| Case ID |
f9c9806d-d03d-4ca6-a41e-1fbe215822db |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 101 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 14, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 14, 2017 |
| Decision |
The appeal against the conviction of Nadeem Ramzan under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code for the murder of Mst. Kausar Bibi was dismissed. However, the death sentence was reduced to imprisonment for life due to the prosecution's failure to prove the motive behind the murder. The court emphasized that the absence of a clear motive and the lack of corroborative evidence regarding the weapon used necessitated caution in imposing the death penalty. The trial court's decision regarding compensation to the heirs of the deceased was maintained. |
| Summary |
In the case of Nadeem Ramzan vs. The State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the conviction of Nadeem Ramzan for the murder of Mst. Kausar Bibi, which occurred on September 10, 2009. Ramzan was accused of using a dagger to inflict seven fatal injuries. The court highlighted that the incident took place in a populated area during daylight, with two eyewitnesses providing accounts of the event. Despite the evidence presented, the court found that the prosecution failed to establish a motive, which was crucial for a conviction under capital charges. The absence of blood on the recovered weapon and the lack of examination of critical witnesses further weakened the prosecution's case. The court's ruling underscores the importance of thorough investigation and evidentiary support in murder cases, especially when capital punishment is sought. This case serves as a precedent in criminal law, emphasizing the need for clear motives and substantial evidence in securing convictions for serious offenses. Keywords: murder case, Pakistan Penal Code, Supreme Court, criminal law, eyewitnesses, motive, conviction. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
DOST MUHAMMAD KHAN,
MAZHAR ALAM KHAN MIANKHEL
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| Lawyers |
Ms. Aisha Tasneem,
Muhammad Jaffar
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| Petitioners |
Nadeem Ramzan
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 97,
2018 SCMR 149
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1987 SC 250,
2011 SCMR 593,
2011 SCMR 1165,
2012 SCMR 267,
2013 SCMR 782,
2013 SCMR 1554,
2013 SCMR 1602,
2014 SCMR 1464,
2014 SCMR 1658,
2016 SCMR 2035,
2017 SCMR 148
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
302(b)
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