KHALID MEHMOOD alias KHALOO vs State S — 2022 SCMR 1148 SUPREME-COURT

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KHALID MEHMOOD alias KHALOO VS State S. 302(b)---Qatl-i-amd---Reappraisal of evidence---Recovery of weapon---Inconsequential where no empties recovered---In the present case recovery of revolver from the possession of the accused had no impact as no empty was recovered from the place of occurrence---In these circumstances, a dent in the prosecution's case had been created, benefit of which must be given to the accused---Appeal was allowed and accused was acquitted of the charge against him. Head NotesCase Description Citation Name: 2022 SCMR 1148 SUPREME-COURTBookmark this Case KHALID MEHMOOD alias KHALOO VS State S. 302(b)---Qatl-i-amd---Conviction---Evidence recorded in one case used in another case---Propriety---Every criminal proceeding is to be decided on the material on record of that proceeding---Where post-mortem report and statement of doctor recorded in the trial of co-accused was used in the trial of accused without the same being exhibited, the conviction of accused could not be based on such evidence. Head NotesCase Description Citation Name: 2022 SCMR 1148 SUPREME-COURTBookmark this Case KHALID MEHMOOD alias KHALOO VS State S. 302(b)---Qatl-i-amd---Conviction---Solitary statement of witness---Conviction can be made on the basis of solitary statement of an eye-Âwitness. Head NotesCase Description Citation Name: 2022 SCMR 1148 SUPREME-COURTBookmark this Case KHALID MEHMOOD alias KHALOO VS State S. 302(b)--- Qatl-i-amd--- Abscondment--- Absconsion cannot be viewed as a proof for the crime and only on such basis an accused cannot be convicted. Head NotesCase Description Citation Name: 2022 SCMR 1148 SUPREME-COURTBookmark this Case KHALID MEHMOOD alias KHALOO VS State S. 302(b)--- Qatl-i-amd--- Benefit of doubt--- Scope--- Single circumstance creating reasonable doubt in a prudent mind about the guilt of accused makes him entitled to its benefits, not as a matter of grace and concession but as a matter of right---Conviction must be based on unimpeachable, trustworthy and reliable evidence---Any doubt arising in prosecution's case is to be resolved in favour of the accused. Head NotesCase Description

KHALID MEHMOOD alias KHALOO vs State S — 2022 SCMR 1148 SUPREME-COURT

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