MUHAMMAD RIAZ vs State Benefit of doubt — 2024 SCMR 1839 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2024 SCMR 1839 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2024
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: MUHAMMAD RIAZ vs State Benefit of doubt
Subject matter: Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD RIAZ VS State Benefit of doubt---Scope---To extend the benefit of the doubt it is not necessary that there should be so many circumstances---If one circumstance is sufficient to discharge and bring suspicion in the mind of the Court that the prosecution has faded up the evidence to procure conviction then the Court can come forward for the rescue of the accused persons.

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