SCMR 2008

2008 PLP 120 (SCMR)

MUHAMMAD ANWAR and another — Petitioners Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Jail Petitions Nos.81 and 86 of 2006, decided on 23rd August, 2006.
Honorable Judges
Abdul Hameed Dogar and Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2008 PLP 120 (SCMR)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Abdul Hameed Dogar and Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi, JJ
Parties MUHAMMAD ANWAR and another — Petitioners Versus THE STATE — Respondent
Primary Law Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 120 (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2008 PLP 120 (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Abdul Hameed Dogar and Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi, JJ.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: 2008 PLP 120 (SCMR) (MUHAMMAD ANWAR and another — Petitioners Versus THE STATE — Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Penal Code (XLV of 1860)

Representation

  • M. Zaman Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners.
  • Nemo for Respondent.

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal from the judgment, dated 13-2-2006 of the Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench, Bahawalpur passed in Criminal Appeal No.259 and Murder Reference No.33 of 2001).

S. 302

Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 185(3)-Reappraisal of evidence

Taking into consideration the conflict of medical evidence with ocular evidence according to which the fatal injury was not attributed to the petitioner, leave to appeal was granted to consider question regarding the legality of conviction and sentence awarded to the petitioner.

Judgment & Decree

After hearing learned counsel for the petitioners and taking into consideration the conflict of medical evidence and ocular evidence according to which fatal injury was not attributed to the petitioner, we deem it proper to grant leave to appeal, inter alia, to consider question regarding the legality of conviction and sentence awarded to the petitioner. Leave is accordingly granted in these petitions. H. B.T./M-183/SC Leave granted.