Murder
Muhammad Asif v. Muhammad Akhtar (2016 SCMR 2035)
When an offence arises out of an occurrence taking place at the spur of the moment without any premeditation, a death sentence is not justified.
Ifthikar Mehmood & Anr. v. Qaiser Ifthikar (2011 SCMR 1165)
Motive is a relevant factor towards determining the quantum of sentence. The motive of religious feelings can amount to compelling circumstances mitigating against a capital sentence.
Muhammad Javed & Ors. v. The State & Ors. (2011 SCMR 1462)
If a young accused has acted under the direction of an elder, he should be shown leniency.
Muhammad Imran Asif v. State (2013 SCMR 782)
Where motive is unproven, and it is not clear who inflicted the fatal injuries the court should not award a capital sentence. If a young accused has acted under the direction of an elder, he should be shown leniency.
Muhammad Sadiq v The State (2011 SCMR 888)
Old age may be a valid ground for expediting an appeal and may be a mitigating factor except where the facts and circumstances show the accused’s determination and callousness.
