WALEED SHAH vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJN 1 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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WALEED SHAH VS State Ss. 302(b), 506(ii), 148 & 149---Qatl-i-amd, criminal intimidation, rioting armed with deadly weapon, unlawful assembly---Appreciation of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Ocular account---Scope---Accused was charged that he along with co-accused made firing upon the brother of complainant, who was hit and died---Motive for the alleged incident as set-out in FIR was previous grudge and ill-will between the parties due to exchange of harsh words two months prior to the incident---Ocular account of the incident had been furnished by complainant/ brother, his son and nephew---On account of close relationship of complainant, witnesses and deceased with each other and previous grudge between the parties, the evidence of prosecution witnesses needed corroboration from some independent source, which was lacking in the case---Circumstances established that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the accused---Appeal against conviction was allowed, in circumstances.

WALEED SHAH vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJN 1 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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