MUHAMMAD ANAS vs State Ss — 2023 PCrLJN 59 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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MUHAMMAD ANAS VS State Ss. 302(b) & 34---Qatl-i-amd, common intention---Appreciation of evidence---Rule of consistency---Scope---Accused was charged that he along with his companion in furtherance of their common intention committed murder of the deceased---Motive behind the murder of the deceased as shown by the prosecution was the liaison of accused with the wife of the deceased and she was also made co-accused in the case---In the present case, though the accused had denied the connivance of co-accused for the murder of the deceased but the stance of prosecution appeared to be the basis of the murder of the deceased due to terms of the accused with co-accused, however, Trial Court had acquitted co-accused---'Rule of consistency' demanded that if an accused had been extended a certain benefit, other accused charged with similar allegations was also entitled to the same concession/treatment---Circumstances established that the prosecution had not succeeded in proving its case against the accused beyond shadow of doubt---Appeal against conviction was allowed, in circumstances.

MUHAMMAD ANAS vs State Ss — 2023 PCrLJN 59 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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