ISLAMABAD (HRNW): A hearing at the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding a murder case from Kasur took an unexpected and lighthearted turn on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, when Justice Hashim Kakar made witty remarks about a witness’s personal life. The case involved an appeal by a convict facing the death penalty, but the proceedings shifted focus when the victim’s parents appeared via video link from the Lahore Registry to discuss a potential settlement.
During the session, the victim’s mother expressed her desire to forgive the convict “for the sake of Allah.” However, a moment of confusion arose when the victim’s father, appearing alongside her, initially failed to recognize his former wife. As the legal counsel clarified the family dynamics, it was revealed that the father had married four times. Surprised by the disclosure, Justice Hashim Kakar humorously remarked to the father, “Have you seen your face? Are you Shah Rukh Khan that you’ve managed four marriages?” The Justice then jokingly turned to the mother, asking what had inspired her to marry him in the first place.
On a more serious legal note, the victim’s mother confirmed to the bench that she was offering her forgiveness voluntarily and without any external pressure. While the defense counsel requested the court to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment based on this reconciliation, Justice Kakar emphasized that the court would first require a formal written agreement (Razinama) to be submitted before considering any change to the sentence. The Supreme Court has directed the next hearing to be held at the Lahore Registry to further deliberate on the merits of the settlement.
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