2011 PLP 176 (SCMR)
MUHAMMAD MANSHA-Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2011 PLP 176 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Mian Shakirullah Jan and Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, JJ |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD MANSHA-Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Penal Code (XLV of 1860) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2011 PLP 176 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2011 PLP 176 (SCMR)?
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
- M. Zaman Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioner.
- Pir S.A. Rashid, Advocate Supreme Court for the Complainant.
Headnotes / Summary
(On appeal against the judgment dated 11-2-2009 passed by Lahore High Court, Lahore in Criminal Appeals Nos. 2-J of 2003, 1197 and 1624 of 2002 and Murder Reference No. 683 of 2002).
S. 302(b)/34
Constitution of Pakistan, Art. 185(3)
Accused had allegedly fired from the roofs of the houses of different persons and their identification from such places was impossible
Credibility of the witnesses would be adjudged in view of the previous enmity between the parties
Leave to appeal was granted to accused for reappraisal of the evidence in order to consider the aforesaid points. Pir S.A. Rashid, Advocate Supreme Court for the Complainant. M. Siddique Khan Baloch, Deputy Prosecutor-General for the State.
Judgment & Decree
MIAN SHAKIRULLAH JAN, J.
In view of previous enmity the credibility of the witnesses will be adjudged in the circumstances of the case as when the accused were allegedly firing from the roof of the houses of different persons and their identification from such places was impossible. In order to consider the aforesaid points, leave to appeal is granted for reappraisal of the evidence. N.H.Q./M-36/SC Leave granted.