MASTER ALI vs State Ss — 2021 YLRN 90 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT

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MASTER ALI VS State Ss. 302(b), 324, 337-F(iii) & 34---Qatl-i-amd, attempt to commit qatl-i-amd, ghayr - jaifah - mutalahimah, common intention---Appreciation of evidence---Delay of two hours in lodging the FIR---Scope---Accused was charged for committing the murder of the deceased and causing injuries to his companion---Allegedly, there was delay of about two hours in lodging the report though the police station was hardly at a distance of 1/2 kilometre from the place of occurrence---Record showed that occurrence was reported to police by complainant at the hospital situated at a distance of 10/11 kilometres according to the Investigating Officer which could be covered in 40/45 minutes---Record transpired that the accused was an employee of Police Department and was posted in the same police station as constable---Recording of matter was purposely delayed by police either to get permission from their high ups or help their colleague---Delay, if any, in lodging the report would not harm the prosecution case---Circumstances established that prosecution had proved the guilt of the accused through convincing direct as well as circumstantial evidence---Appeal against conviction was dismissed accordingly.

MASTER ALI vs State Ss — 2021 YLRN 90 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT

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