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SAQIB KHAN vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJ 580 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT

Case information

Citation
2022 PCrLJ 580 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT
Court
Peshawar High Court
Year
2022
Reporter
PCRLJ
Parties
SAQIB KHAN vs State Ss
Subject matter
Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

SAQIB KHAN VS State Ss. 376 & 377---Rape, unnatural offence---Appreciation of evidence---Accused, a Juvenile---Sentence, reduction in---Medical evidence---Scope---Accused was charged for committing rape with the minor daughter of complainant---Medical Officer, after examining the victim, had given her detailed reports which were explicit in terms and clearly verified that hymen of the victim was absent and tear was found on her anal region, hence, there remained no doubt to conclude that the victim was subjected to forceful vaginal as well as anal intercourse---Said Medical Officer was thoroughly cross-examined on each and every aspect of the case but nothing was brought on record to create a doubt with regard to her observations regarding the victim she had recorded in her reports---Medical evidence was of pivotal importance and could rightly be considered against the accused---Accused was arrested on the same night from his house and was medically examined by Medical Officer who had confirmed in his report that the accused by that time had developed secondary sexual characteristics and had attained puberty---Circumstances established that the prosecution had proved its case against the accused, however appeal was partially allowed by reducing sentence of imprisonment to ten years---Accused, being a juvenile, would be released on probation for the remaining period of sentence. Head NotesCase Description

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