Syed MUHAMMAD FAROOQ vs USMAN GHANI PAUL Ss — 2022 YLRN 45 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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Syed MUHAMMAD FAROOQ VS USMAN GHANI PAUL Ss. 337-a (i),337-H(2), 353, 384, 385, 386, 512, 147, 148, 149 & 186---anti-Terrorism act (XXVII of 1997), Ss. 7 & 25 (4a)---Shajjah-i-khafifah, hurt by rash or negligent act, assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty, extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt, rioting armed with deadly weapons and terrorism---appreciation of evidence---appeal against acquittal---Complainant was aggrieved of judgment passed by Trial Court whereby accused persons were acquitted of the charge---Validity---appeal against acquittal was distinct from an appeal against conviction---Presumption of double innocence was attracted in former case and acquittal could only be interfered with when it was found to be capricious, arbitrary and perverse---Trial Court advanced valid and cogent reasons in acquitting accused persons---High Court declined to interfere in judgment passed by Trial Court as complainant failed to bring to the fore any palpable legal justification to disturb findings of acquittal--- appeal was dismissed, in circumstances.

Syed MUHAMMAD FAROOQ vs USMAN GHANI PAUL Ss — 2022 YLRN 45 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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