ADIL vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJN 47 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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ADIL VS State Ss. 302, 324, 365, 376 & 34---anti-Terrorism act (XXVII of 1997), S. 7---Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S. 161---Qatl-i-amd, attempt to commit qatl-i-amd, kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person, rape, common intention, act of terrorism---appreciation of evidence---Delay of about six days in recording the statement of victim by police---Scope---accused were charged for committing rape upon the sister and niece of complainant and then murdering the brother-in-law, sister and two nephews of the complainant and also injuring his niece---Injured victim/eye-witness's S. 161, Cr.P.C. statement was made after a considerable delay of six days which gave her a chance to improve it or ensure that it was in line with the very detailed FIR lodged by uncle based on hearsay---Circumstances established that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the accused beyond of any reasonable doubt---appeal against conviction was allowed, in circumstances.

ADIL vs State Ss — 2022 PCrLJN 47 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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