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Criminal Appeal No.274 of 2014
MOHAMMAD KARIM KHAN AGHA, J
Present: Mr. lusticei\fohammad Karim Khan Agha Mr. Tustice Abdul Mobeen Lakho, Appellant: Muhanrn1ad FaisaI S/ u. Abdul Ghani thwugh Ch. Muhammad Saeed-uz-Zaman, Advocate. For State: Through Ms. Abida Parveen Channar, Special Prusecutor ANF. Date of hearine: Date of Judgment: 04.02.2020 and 07.02.2020. 13.02.2020.
Law: Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997
Section: 6, 9(c), 29
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
Section: 382-B, 173
Case Summary
The case involves Muhammad Faisal, who was arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Karachi for possessing and transporting 25 kilograms of heroin in a car registered in his name. The raid was conducted on a tip-off, and the accused was caught on the spot along with three others. After trial, the Special Court-II (CNS), Karachi convicted Muhammad Faisal under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, sentencing him to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,000,000. The appellate court upheld the conviction, ruling that the prosecution had proven the case beyond reasonable doubt, and rejected the defense claim of false implication.
Sections Used
Section 6 – Definition of offences relating to narcotic drugs
Section 9(c) – Punishment for possession of narcotics (commercial quantity)