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Muhammad Aslam Khanzada vs State Ss — 2024 PCrLJ 1104 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

Case information

Citation
2024 PCrLJ 1104 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court
Sindh High Court
Year
2024
Reporter
PCRLJ
Parties
Muhammad Aslam Khanzada vs State Ss
Subject matter
Criminal
Provisions referred to
S. 7---E

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Judgment text as reported

Muhammad Aslam Khanzada VS State Ss. 384, 385, 386 & 34---anti-Terrorism act (XXVII of 1997), S. 7---Extortion, putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion, extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt, common intention, act of terrorism---appreciation of evidence---Benefit of doubt---accused were charged for detaining the cousin of complainant for extortion---Ocular account was furnished by the complainant himself and he presented a video clip before the Trial Court which was broadcasted to the public prior to the complaint and gained some attention---Complainant had admitted that the accused "MaK" was not seen in the video clip nor was his voice heard even once throughout the interaction, even though from the depositions of the complainant and the father of person who was detained, it was evident that they spoke to him---Said aspect of the case created doubt in their depositions as the video clip did not have the capability of lying---Moreover, Investigating Officer in his cross-examination admitted that there was no conversation on phone of the accused "MaK" with the complainant party; that there was no conversation of accused "MaK" either visible or hearable; and that it was not mentioned in the video clip that other accused handed over Rs.20,000 to accused "MaK"---Therefore, the only solid piece of evidence available on the record did not implicate the accused "MaK"---accused "MaK" was acquitted of the charges leveled against him by setting aside the conviction and sentence.

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