SARDAR KHAN vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJN 127 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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SARDAR KHAN VS State Ss. 302(b), 148 & 149---Qatl-i-amd, rioting armed with deadly weapon, unlawful assembly---Appreciation of evidence---Recovery of pistol on the pointation of accused---Scope---Accused were charged for committing murder of the brother of the complainant by firing---During the course of investigation the accused got recovered pistol .30-bore, which was sent for forensic analysis---However, as no crime empty was collected by the Investigating Officer at the time of spot inspection, the report of Forensic Science Agency reflected that it was found to be in mechanical operating condition---In absence of any matching report, recovery of pistol .30-bore was inconsequential and of no avail to the prosecution case---Circumstances established that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt---Appeal was allowed and accused was acquitted by setting aside convictions and sentences recorded by the Trial Court.

SARDAR KHAN vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJN 127 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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