TAHIR MISTRI vs State Ss — 2022 YLRN 25 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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TAHIR MISTRI VS State Ss. 302(b) & 34---Qatl-i-amd, common intention--- Appreciation of evidence---Benefit of doubt--- Extra-judicial confession--- Scope--- Accused was charged that he along with wife of deceased committed the murder of deceased--- Mother and sister of deceased/witnesses while appearing before the Trial Court stated in their statements that on the day of registration of FIR wife of deceased while sitting with them in their house made confession regarding the occurrence---Said accused was empty handed and was not apprehended despite presence of some relatives of the said witnesses as stated by them before the Trial Court rather she was arrested by Investigating Officer---Story narrated by the said two witnesses in their statements was neither plausible nor believable--- Circumstances established that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the accused beyond any shadow of doubt---Appeal against conviction was allowed, in circumstances.

TAHIR MISTRI vs State Ss — 2022 YLRN 25 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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