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MUJAHID vs State S — 2022 PCrLJ 227 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

Case information

Citation
2022 PCrLJ 227 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court
Sindh High Court
Year
2022
Reporter
PCRLJ
Parties
MUJAHID vs State S
Subject matter
Criminal
Provisions referred to
S. 365-; S. 7---K

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Judgment text as reported

MUJAHID VS State S. 365-a---anti-Terrorism act (XXVII of 1997). S. 7---Kidnapping for ransom, act of terrorism---appreciation of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Contradictions in the statements of witnesses---Effect---accused were charged for kidnapping the complainant for ransom and making aerial firing for creating harassment---allegedly, the amount of ransom was paid to one "a" by a brother of the abductee in presence of witness---Witnesses were not consistent on the vital issue of ransom and regarding the place of payment of such amount---Said fact also created serious doubt regarding the prosecution story---Circumstances established that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the accused beyond any shadow of doubt---appeal against conviction was allowed, in circumstances.

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