2011 SCMR 200 (PLP)
MUKHTAR AHMAD — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2011 SCMR 200 (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Mian Shakirullah Jan, and Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, JJ |
| Parties | MUKHTAR AHMAD — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Penal Code (XLV of 1860) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2011 SCMR 200 (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2011 SCMR 200 (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Mian Shakirullah Jan, and Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Taman Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
(On appeal against the judgment dated 8-4-2009 passed by Lahore High Court, Lahore in Criminal Appeal No. 257 of 2004 and Murder Reference No. 4 of 2005).
S. 302(b)
Constitution of Pakistan, Art. 185(3)
Deceased was the wife of the accused
Contention was that Walis of the victim who were minor children, were direct descendants of the offender; accused, therefore, was not liable to capital punishment
Leave to appeal was granted to accused to consider the said question. M. Siddique Khan Baloch, Deputy Prosecutor-General for the State.
Judgment & Decree
MIAN SHAKIRULLAH JAN, J.
The learned counsel for the petitioner contends, inter alia, that the petitioner is not liable to capital punishment as the Walis of the victim, who are minor children, are direct descendants of the offender as the deceased was the wife of the offender/petitioner.
2. Question raised needs consideration; therefore, leave to appeal is granted. N.H.Q./M-37/SC Leave granted.