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Raja FAHAD vs State S — 2022 YLR 901 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation
2022 YLR 901 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court
Lahore High Court
Year
2022
Reporter
YLR
Parties
Raja FAHAD vs State S
Subject matter
Criminal
Provisions referred to
S. 302

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Judgment text as reported

Raja FAHAD VS State S. 302(b)---Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984), Art. 164--- Qatl-i-amd---Appreciation of evidence---Sentence, reduction in---Collection of evidence through modern device---Scope---Accused was charged for committing murder of the brother of complainant by inflicting churri blows---In the present case, most important evidence, which had paramount importance, was available in the case in shape of Close Circuit Camera footage of the occurrence, which was secured through USB on the order of the Trial Court during the course of trial---So evidence produced by the prosecution in shape of ocular account and the scientific evidence consisting upon CCTV footage are reliable, confidence inspiring and trustworthy---Circumstances established that the prosecution had proved its case against the accused beyond shadow of reasonable doubt---Facts and circumstances of the case suggested that accused was liable to be convicted and punished under S.302(c), P.P.C., instead of S.302(b), P.P.C.---Resultantly, death sentence was converted into imprisonment for fourteen years, in circumstances---Appeal against conviction was dismissed with said modification in sentence.

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