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---Delay in lodging the FIR---Scope---Accused was charged for committing rape with the minor daughter of complainant---Admittedly, father of the victim was abroad for his livelihood and complainant was totally dependent upon her in-laws---Keeping in view nature of the offence as well as social and domestic issues connected therewith, reluctance of the complainant, being a rustic villager, to disclose the matter could not be ignored---Delay in lodging the report had no adverse bearing on the case of prosecution, in circumstances---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, being a juvenile, accused would be released on probation for the remaining period of sentence. Head NotesCase Description

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