KHALID MEHMOOD vs State S — 2023 YLRN 58 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2023 YLRN 58 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2023
Parties: KHALID MEHMOOD vs State S
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 9---P; Narcotic Substances Act

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Judgment text as reported

KHALID MEHMOOD VS State S. 9---Possession of narcotics---Standard of proof---Scope---Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, provides stringent punishments, therefore, the proof has to be construed strictly and the benefit of the slightest doubt in the prosecution case must be extended to the accused.

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