SCMR 1996

1996SCMR1118 (PLP)

ALI GOHAR‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 138 of 1992 and Jail Petition No. 190, decided on 4th December, 1993.
Honorable Judges
Shafiur Rahman, Abdul Qadeer Chaudhry and
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1996SCMR1118 (PLP)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Shafiur Rahman, Abdul Qadeer Chaudhry and
Parties ALI GOHAR‑‑‑Petitioner 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 1996SCMR1118 (PLP)?

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

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1996SCMR1118 (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Shafiur Rahman, Abdul Qadeer Chaudhry and.

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

Cite this legal precedent as: 1996SCMR1118 (PLP) (ALI GOHAR‑‑‑Petitioner 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. Bilal, Senior Advocate and Ejaz Muhammad Khan, Advocate‑on -Record for Petitioner (in Cr.P.L.A. No. 138 of 1992).
  • M. Bilal, Senior Advocate for Petitioner (in J.P. No. 190 of 1992).
  • Date of hearing: 4th December, 1993.
  • M. Bilal, Senior Advocate and Ejaz Muhammad Khan, Advocate-on -Record for Petitioner (in Cr.P.L.A. No. 138 of 1992).

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal from the judgment of Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench dated 15‑11‑1992 passed in Criminal Appeal No. 62/1989 and Murder Reference No. 99/1989). ‑‑‑‑S. 302/34‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Ait.185(3)‑‑‑Leave to appeal was granted to examine whether there was conflict in ocular and medical evidence, the fire‑arm injury suggesting that the shot was fired from very close distance, and whether in view of the preceding insults given to accused, it was not‑ a case of some mitigation in the matters of sentence. Nemo for the State.

Judgment & Decree

SHAFIUR RAHMAN, J.

Leave to appeal is granted in both the petitions to examine, inter alia, the following questions:-- (i) Whether there is conflict in ocular and medical evidence; the fire-arm injury suggesting that the shot was fired from very close distance? (ii) Whether, in view of the preceding insults given to Hukam Dad, it was not a case of some mitigation in the matter of sentence? N.H.Q./A-1352/S Leave granted.