| Case ID |
fde1b863-9abf-4fa9-bd41-7f26e7a55e8f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. |
| Decision Date |
Dec 11, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 11, 1983 |
| Decision |
The petition against acquittal by Haq Nawaz is barred by limitation by 4 days. The respondent who was acquitted by the High Court has acquired the right to live. The learned Advocate-on-Record for the petitioner was unable to present sufficient grounds for condonation of delay. Consequently, the petition is dismissed. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal petition for special leave to appeal against an acquittal in a murder case. The Supreme Court of Pakistan emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural timelines, stating that the petition was time-barred by four days. The court reinforced the principle that once acquitted, the respondent gains the right to live free from the charges brought against him. The decision highlighted the rigorous standards required for condoning delays in filing petitions, ensuring that justice is served while maintaining the integrity of the judicial process. The court's ruling illustrates the balance between the rights of the accused and the necessity of timely legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLANT RIAZ HUSSAIN,
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
NASIM HASAN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Zamir Hussain,
Ch. Akhtar Ali,
Advocate-General, N.-W. F. P.,
Bashirullah Khan
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| Petitioners |
HAQ NAWAZ
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| Respondents |
others,
NAZAR KHAN
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 745,
1984 SCMR 1032
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
S. 302
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