SHAHZAD LIAQAT vs State — 2026 SCMR 466 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 SCMR 466 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: SHAHZAD LIAQAT vs State
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: Pakistan Penal Code

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Judgment text as reported

SHAHZAD LIAQAT VS State. Sections 302(b) & 302(c), Pakistan Penal Code, 1860---Qatl-i-amd---Reappraisal of evidence---Sentence, reduction in---Applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300, P.P.C.---Scope. Accused-appellant was charged for committing murder of son of complainant by firing. The occurrence took place when deceased approached the shop of appellant for an "easy-load" and an altercation ensued between them. Held: There was no prior planning or intention on the part of appellant to commit murder of deceased. The incident occurred in the heat of passion and appellant fired a single shot which resulted into death of deceased. In view of the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, the ingredients of offence under Section 302(c), P.P.C. were attracted rather than Section 302(b), P.P.C. The case of appellant-convict squarely fell within the ambit of Exception 4 to the erstwhile Section 300, P.P.C. The impugned judgment of High Court was modified to the extent that conviction of appellant under Section 302(b), P.P.C. was converted into conviction under Section 302(c), P.P.C. and appellant was sentenced to undergo twenty years rigorous imprisonment. Appeal was partly allowed.

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