Law: Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),1860

Section: 302(b),392

Law: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Section: 544-A,382-B

Summary

The petitioner, Jahangir alias Jangu, was convicted under sections 302(b) and 392 PPC for murder and robbery committed during one occurrence, despite being tried as a juvenile. The evidence, including the eyewitness testimony of the complainant and recovery of stolen items, was sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The High Court upheld the convictions and sentences, except directing concurrent sentences except for default imprisonment, and extended the benefit of section 382-B Cr.P.C.

Core Points

• Petitioner tried under Juvenile Justice System Ordinance for FIR No.864/2010 concerning murder and robbery.
• Convicted under Section 302(b) PPC with life imprisonment and Section 392 PPC with six years rigorous imprisonment.
• Complainant and deceased son were intercepted and attacked; petitioner fired fatal shot during robbery.
• Eyewitness testimony of complainant was reliable and confidence-inspiring despite absence of other witnesses.
• Medical evidence confirmed firearm injury consistent with the incident.
• Recovery of stolen motorcycle, mobile phone, identity card, and cash corroborated prosecution case.
• No empty cartridge was recovered; recovery of pistol was deemed inconsequential.
• Sentences upheld by High Court; imprisonment terms ordered to run concurrently except default sentence.
• Benefit of Section 382-B Cr.P.C. extended to petitioner as juvenile trial.

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