MUHAMMAD SADIQ vs State S — 2022 SCMR 690 SUPREME-COURT

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MUHAMMAD SADIQ VS State S. 302(b)---Qatl-i-amd---Reappraisal of evidence---Sentence, reduction in---Accused was alleged to have murdered his real son, whereas his wife (complainant), who happened to be mother of the deceased, implicated him in the case---Accused could not point out any reason as to why his wife would falsely involve him in the present case and let off the real culprit---Substitution in such like cases was a rare phenomenon---Complainant would not prefer to spare the real culprit who murdered her son and falsely involve the accused, who happened to be her husband, without any rhyme or reason---Both prosecution witnesses, which included the wife of accused, were subjected to lengthy cross-examination by the defence but nothing favourable to the accused or adverse to the prosecution could be produced on record---Both witnesses remained consistent on each and every material point inasmuch made deposition exactly according to the circumstances that happened in the case, therefore, it could safely be concluded that the ocular account furnished by the prosecution was reliable, straightforward and confidence inspiring---Medical evidence available on the record fully corroborated the ocular account so far as the nature, locale, time and impact of the injuries on the person of the deceased was concerned---Witnesses were residents of the same locality where the occurrence took place and they had duly explained their presence at the scene of occurrence---High Court had already taken a lenient view while converting the penalty of death into imprisonment for life---No further leniency could be shown to the accused---Petition for leave to appeal was dismissed and leave was refused.

MUHAMMAD SADIQ vs State S — 2022 SCMR 690 SUPREME-COURT

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