| Case ID |
ffddf352-6403-4faa-b6fc-64eb0882174e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 162 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 30, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Fazal Dad under section 302 of the Penal Code for the murder of Khalid Mahmood. The court noted that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including eyewitness accounts and the prompt lodging of the FIR, was credible and did not suggest any animosity against the accused by the eyewitnesses. The High Court had previously altered the death sentence to life imprisonment, citing the motive related to family honor, but the Supreme Court found no grounds to interfere with the conviction. The appeal was dismissed as lacking merit. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 162 of 1990, Fazal Dad was convicted for the murder of Khalid Mahmood. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts that were deemed credible despite the close familial ties between the witnesses and the victim. The court emphasized the importance of the FIR being lodged promptly, which left no room for manipulation of evidence. The judgment noted that the accused's suspicion of illicit relationships provided a motive for the crime. The Supreme Court reaffirmed the High Court's decision to convert the death sentence to life imprisonment, maintaining that the legal standards for conviction were met. This case highlights the complexities involved in criminal law, particularly regarding the admissibility of witness testimony and the evaluation of motives in murder cases. The ruling serves as an important precedent in ensuring that justice is served while considering the nuances of familial relationships and societal norms. Key terms relevant to this case include murder conviction, eyewitness credibility, and the legal implications of family honor in criminal proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, C.J.,
SAAD SAOOD, JAN,
MUHAMMAD AFZAL LONE, J.
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Fazal Dad
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| Respondents |
The State
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 529,
1993 SCMR 164
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Afzal v. The State 1984 SCMR 308
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302,
185(3),
103
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