MUHAMMAD IMRAN vs State Ss — 2023 MLD 2130 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

Case information

Citation: 2023 MLD 2130 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court: Sindh High Court
Year: 2023
Reporter: MLD
Parties: MUHAMMAD IMRAN vs State Ss
Subject matter: Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD IMRAN VS State Ss. 302(b) & 397---Qatl-i-amd and robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt---Appreciation of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Accused was charged for committing murder of the mother of complainant by causing her knife injuries and then taking away Rs. 150,000 from her---Slip/chit allegedly written by the victim in the hospital containing the name of the accused had not been subjected to examination through handwriting expert to confirm that it actually was written by the victim---In absence of expert opinion in such respect, it would be hard to conclude that the chit/slip contained the handwriting of victim---Prosecution has not been able to prove its case against the appellant beyond shadow of reasonable doubt, in circumstances---Appeal against conviction was allowed, in circumstances.

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