KARACHI, Nov 18: The Sindh High Court heard on Monday a 1994 sectarian multiple murder case and adjourned its further hearing to Dec 16.

The case was first tried by a special court for suppression of terrorist activities, which awarded death penalty to seven accused belonging to the Sipah-i-Sahaba Pakistan.

The Sindh High Court ordered a fresh trial by a sessions court at the instance of the accused.

The provincial government approached the Supreme Court against the SHC order, and the apex court directed that the high court try the case in its original jurisdiction.

According to an additional advocate-general, seven people belonging to the Tehrik-i-Jaferia Pakistan were killed in the attack by the accused. Except for two, all have made confessional statements.

Recoveries have also been made on the lead provided by the accused. Sufficient circumstantial and corroborative evidence was available against the two accused who have denied any role in the multiple killings.

The case is being heard by a single judge in chamber.