Aamir Khan vs State Ss — 2024 YLR 2272 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2024 YLR 2272 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2024
Reporter: YLR
Parties: Aamir Khan vs State Ss
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 161

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Judgment text as reported

Aamir Khan VS State Ss. 302(b), 109 & 34---Qatl-i-amd, abetment, common intention---Appreciation of evidence---Motive not proved---Accused were charged for committing murder of the brother of complainant by firing---As regards motive, it was described by the prosecution as a grudge stemming out of desertion of sister of the accused by her husband/deceased---In that regard it was observed that no evidence whatsoever was brought on record by the prosecution---Even Investigating Officer candidly conceded during cross-examination that he did not inquire about the reason of desertion of sister of accused and also did not record S. 161 Cr.P.C statement of the lady---In the given circumstances, the motive could safely be held to have remained unproved during trial---Circumstances established that the prosecution failed to bring home guilt against the accused through unimpeachable, trustworthy and reliable evidence---Appeal against conviction was accordingly allowed.

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