P L D 1972 Karachi 503 (PLP)
SOOMRO‑Appellant Versus THE STATE‑Respondent
| Citation | P L D 1972 Karachi 503 (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | |
| Bench Members | Khuda Bakhsh Marri and Agha Ali Hyder, JJ |
| Parties | SOOMRO‑Appellant Versus THE STATE‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Penal Code (XLV of 1860) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P L D 1972 Karachi 503 (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case P L D 1972 Karachi 503 (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the bench comprising: Khuda Bakhsh Marri and Agha Ali Hyder, JJ.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: P L D 1972 Karachi 503 (PLP) (SOOMRO‑Appellant Versus THE STATE‑Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- G. M. Shah for Appellant.
- Date of hearing: 5th July 1971.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 302 ‑ Murder ‑ Witness ‑Evidence, appreciation of‑Courts of fact in criminal proceedings Can accept one part of evidence of self‑contradicting witness and reject other part ‑ Eye‑witnesses resillng from their statements recorded under S. 164, Cr. P. C. and before committing Magistrate and in examination‑in‑chief before trial Court to help accused from clutches of law‑Denial of P. Ws. in cross‑examination of their pre vious statements, held, does not deprive High Court to accept previous statements standing corroborated by statements of other P. Ws. And circumstances of case ‑ Conviction and sentence maintained in circumstances of case. Adalat v. The Crown P L D 1956 F C 171 rel. Manzoor Hussain for the State.