Pakistan Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Child Rapist and Murderer

Pakistan's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for a child rapist and murderer, ruling that individuals who voluntarily become intoxicated cannot claim exemption from criminal liability.

3 Jun, 02:10 — 3 Jun, 02:10

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SC upholds death sentence awarded to child rapist, killer

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has upheld a sentence awarded to a child rapist and a murderer, ruling that individuals who voluntarily become intoxicated cannot claim exemption from criminal liability. “Intoxication caused by one’s own negligence or recklessness does not excuse the offence,” affirmed Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar in a three-page verdict he authored. The court ruling has put to rest the defence advanced by appellant Sunni Masih, who during the trial had taken a specific ple...

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Pakistan Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Child Rapist and Murderer

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