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2019 SCMR 1308, 2019 SCP 228

Nazeer Khan vs The State and another

Citation2019 SCMR 1308, 2019 SCP 228
CourtSupreme Court of Pakistan
Case No.Criminal Petition No.140-P of 2014
Date2019-06-10
Judge(s)Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed, Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Sardar Tariq
ResultPetition dismissed

Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed, J.- In the wake of absconsion, commencing from January 1992, Nazeer Khan, petitioner, accused in a case of homicide, was finally tried by a learned Additional Sessions Judge at Kohat, in the year 2011; he stood convicted and sentenced vide judgment dated 15.3.2011, upheld by a learned Division Bench of the Peshawar High Court vide impugned judgment dated 15.10.2014.

On the fateful day i.e. 22.1.1992 at about 1.30 p.m., over a dispute of land, the petitioner shot Nisar Muhammad, whereas his brother, Jan Muhammad, targeted Ghaffar Gul, PW; the former succumbed to the injuries leaving behind his last declaration pointed upon petitioner's culpability; his brother though exonerated from being in the community of intention, nonetheless, was held guilty for murderous assault; he was convicted and sentenced without challenge. Upon petitioner 's arrest, the same prosecution evidence has been pressed into service to drive home the charge.

2. Though wounded critically , the last declarant was found by the medical officer well within capacity to share details of the incident, a narrative found by us as straightforward and confidence inspiring besides being in harmony with ocular account and medical evidence. Petitioner's absence from law sans any justification. Given petitioner's advance age, he has already been dealt with leniently. Impugned judgment being well within the remit of law as well as facts applicable thereto does not call for interference. Petition is dismissed and leave to appeal refused. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

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