MUHAMMAD BILAL vs State Benefit of doubt — 2025 SCMR 1580 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2025 SCMR 1580 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2025
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: MUHAMMAD BILAL vs State Benefit of doubt
Subject matter: Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD BILAL VS State Benefit of doubt---Principle---Where single doubt existed in the prosecution case, the benefit of such doubt accrued as of right in the accused's favour and may form the basis for an acquittal.

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