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Criminal Appeal No.2841 of 2023
Asjad Javaid Ghural- J.
17.11.2025 Appellant by M/S Syed Hasan Mehdi Rizvi and Alia Hassan, Advocates/ Defence Counsels. The State by Mr. Humayoun Aslam, Deputy Prosecutor General Complainant by Hafiz Ahmad Naeem, Advocate.
Muhammad Ashraf
VERSUS
The State etc. Date of hearing
Law: Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),1860
Section: 302
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
Section: 544, 382, 342, 161, 340
Summary:
Muhammad Asharf, the appellant, challenged his conviction and life sentence under Section 302(b) PPC for murdering his wife, Mst. Musarat Bibi. The case involved investigation, recovery of evidence, and witness testimony, including the complainant’s son and an independent eye-witness. The court evaluated delays in reporting, medical evidence, and credibility of witnesses. Despite minor discrepancies and lack of motive, the prosecution’s evidence was deemed reliable and sufficient to uphold the conviction. The appeal was dismissed.
Sections Used:
302(b) PPC, 544-A Cr.P.C., 382-B Cr.P.C., 342 Cr.P.C., 161 Cr.P.C., 340(2) Cr.P.C.
2-Word Description:
Parental Homicide