Muhammad Irfan vs State S — 2026 MLD 581 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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Muhammad Irfan VS State S. 9(1), Sr. No. (3)(c)---Possession of narcotic substance---Appreciation of evidence---Chain of safe custody proved---Accused was charged for having in his possession 1500 gram charas---Prosecution version qua the recovery had been substantiated through the statements of complainant, recovery witness and Head Constable---While appearing in the witness-box all the prosecution witnesses remained affirm qua minute details of the mode of recovery of the contraband from the appellant---Said witnesses were subjected to lengthy cross- examination on material aspects, however, their testimonies could not be shaken in any manner whatsoever---After registration of the case, the Investigating Officer reached the place of occurrence where he was handed over the recovered narcotic substance (sample parcels and the parcels of remaining bulk quantity) along with custody of the appellant---On reaching the police station, the Investigating Officer deposited the sample parcels and the parcels of remaining bulk quantity with Head Constable/Moharrar for safe custody and onward transmission to the quarters concerned---Said Moharrar, on 21.03.2024, handed over the sample parcels separated from the recovered narcotic substance to Investigating Officer for depositing in the office of Forensic Science Agency---Name of the Investigating Officer was duly reflected in the forensic report---On 25.03.2024 Moharrar handed over the remaining bulk quantity to the Investigating Officer, who deposited it with Incharge Malkhana---Thus, prosecution successfully established the chain of safe custody of the recovered contraband---Forensic report depicted that two sample parcels, sent for chemical analysis, contained charas---Report further reflected the details of tests and protocols applied to carry out such tests, which met the requirement of relevant law---Appeal against conviction was dismissed, in circumstances.

Muhammad Irfan vs State S — 2026 MLD 581 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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