EJAZ HUSSAIN vs The STATE
This matter comes before the Supreme Court of Pakistan upon a petition for leave to appeal arising from a criminal case. The core legal question for consideration is whether, under the specific circumstances of the case, the petitioner possessed the full right of self-defence to cause the death of the deceased. The Court held that leave to appeal is granted to examine this question regarding the right of self-defence. The appeal is ordered to be heard on the existing record during the current session, with permission granted to the parties to file additional documents if necessary.
- Whether the petitioner had the full right of self-defence to cause the death of the deceased in the circumstances of the case?
ORDER
1. ABDUL KADIR SHAIKH, J.-- The question for consideration in this petition is whether in the circumstances of the case petitioner had the full right of self-defence to cause the death of the deceased. Leave is granted.
2. Appeal will be heard on the present record during the current session. It is however open to the parties to file additional documents, if any.