The Supreme Court has dismissed Zahir Jaffer’s review petition and upheld the death sentence in the case of Noor Mukaddam, who was brutally killed in July 2021.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected a review petition filed by Zahir Jaffer, the accused in the brutal murder of Noor Mukaddam. The three-member bench, led by Justice Hashim Kakar, heard the case and upheld the death sentence previously awarded to Jaffer.
Noor Mukaddam was found tortured and killed in July 2021, an incident that sparked nationwide outrage and garnered significant media attention. Her tragic death highlighted the severity of the crime and the public's demand for justice. Advocate Khawaja Haris represented Zahir Jaffer during the proceedings.
The rejection of the review petition marks a final decision on this case, leaving no further legal avenues open to Jaffer. The Supreme Court’s stance underscores the seriousness with which such cases are treated by the highest judicial authority in the country.
