PERVAIZ AHMED vs State Ss — 2022 YLRN 42 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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PERVAIZ AHMED VS State Ss. 169 & 497---Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984), Art. 121---Release of accused when evidence deficient---Bail---Plea of alibi---Burden of proof on accused---Scope---Plea of alibi cannot earn an acquittal even during trial for the simple reason that this purely falls within the meaning of a specific plea which the accused would be required to establish as per Art. 121 of Qanun-e-Shahadat, 1984--- Accused cannot claim acquittal or discharge during investigation or at the stage of trial but at the most it can be considered as a circumstance, never sufficient for acquittal but for further inquiry.

PERVAIZ AHMED vs State Ss — 2022 YLRN 42 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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