ISLAMABAD, Jun 04 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday dismissed the review petition filed by convicted murderer Zahir Jaffer against his death sentence in the Noor Muqaddam murder case, upholding the judgments of the lower courts. A three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar announced the short order, ruling that the arguments advanced by the convict did not justify any interference in the final judgments already rendered by the …
SC upholds death sentence in Noor Muqaddam murder case; father says justice prevailed
ISLAMABAD, Jun 04 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday dismissed the review petition filed by convicted murderer Zahir Jaffer against his death sentence in the Noor Muqaddam murder case, upholding the judgments of the lower courts.
A three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar announced the short order, ruling that the arguments advanced by the convict did not justify any interference in the final judgments already rendered by the courts.
During the hearing, defence counsel Khawaja Haris argued that his client was suffering from mental health issues at the time of the incident and had been undergoing psychiatric treatment.
However, the court questioned the claim, observing that allegations of mental illness must be supported by credible medical records, treatment history and clear evidence, which had not been satisfactorily provided. The bench further noted that the documents presented, including a medical letter purportedly issued from abroad, lacked the consistency and reliability required under the law.
Following the verdict, Noor Muqaddam’s father, Shaukat Muqaddam, expressed satisfaction with the outcome while speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court. He said he had been approached for a settlement during the proceedings but refused to bow to any pressure.
Becoming emotional, he said the case was not only about his daughter but about the safety and protection of all daughters in Pakistan. He added that he had remained steadfast in his pursuit of justice and could not be influenced by money or pressure.
Shaukat Muqaddam thanked the media and all those who supported his family throughout the legal battle, saying that although the judicial process had taken time, justice had ultimately been served.
