POONJO vs State Ss — 2022 YLRN 190 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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POONJO VS State Ss. 302, 114 & 34---Qatl-i-amd, abetment, common intention---Appreciation of evidence---Sentence, reduction in---Ocular account supported by medical evidence---Accused were charged for committing murder of the brother of the complainant by inflicting hatchet blows---Motive behind the occurrence was matrimonial dispute between the party---Ocular account had been furnished by complainant and two other witnesses---Ocular account furnished by said three witnesses had not been shaken with regard to causing hatchet blows by the accused, during the lengthy cross-examination---Ocular evidence had further been corroborated by the medical evidence produced by Medical Officer---Other witnesses had also supported the case of prosecution and implicated the accused in the commission of offence---Witnesses were cross-examined at length but nothing favourable to the accused came on record---In presence of overwhelming evidence of truthful witnesses coupled with corroborative evidence, the prosecution had successfully proved its case beyond any reasonable doubt against the accused---However, prosecution had failed to prove motive of the incident by adducing any independent piece of evidence during trial---Conviction of the accused was maintained but sentence of death passed against accused was reduced to imprisonment for life, in circumstances---Appeal was disposed of with such modification.

POONJO vs State Ss — 2022 YLRN 190 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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