SHAFIQUE alias TAJEEM vs State — 2026 SCMR 805 SUPREME-COURT

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SHAFIQUE alias TAJEEM VS State. Ss.302(b), 324 & 449---Qatl-i-amd, attempt to commit qatl-i-amd, loss to property and use of explosive substance---Re-appraisal of evidence---Nature of occurrence gruesome and shocking---Death sentence on four counts justified. Accused was convicted for qatl-i-amd and was sentenced to death on four counts. Appeal preferred by the petitioner was dismissed by the High Court. Validity---Occurrence had taken place at the residential house of one of the deceased victims. Occurrence had led to the unnatural deaths of four victims including a child who was at that time 6/7 years old. Occurrence had taken place at 07:30 pm on 05.11.2015. Petitioner was arrested on 10.11.2015 and the crime weapon was also recovered from his possession when he was arrested. Crime weapon had matched the crime empties collected from the crime scene since the report of the Forensic Science Laboratory was positive. Prosecution in order to prove its case had produced two eye-witnesses to depose the ocular account. Said witnesses were consistent in all material facts and their testimonies had been found to be reliable, confidence inspiring and trustworthy. Ocular account was supported by the medical evidence brought on the record by Medical Officers. Prosecution had proved the guilt of the petitioner beyond a reasonable doubt. Nature of the occurrence was gruesome and shocking. In the facts and circumstances of the case, the Trial Court was justified in handing down the sentence of death, which was later confirmed by the High Court. Petitioner had not been able to show any misreading or non-reading of the evidence let alone any other legal infirmity. Sentence of death on four counts in the facts and circumstances of the case was also justified. Petitioner had not been able to persuade that a question of law had arisen for consideration. Consequently, leave was refused and the petition was accordingly dismissed.

SHAFIQUE alias TAJEEM vs State — 2026 SCMR 805 SUPREME-COURT

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