State vs Gul Zarin Benefit of doubt — 2026 MLD 824 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 MLD 824 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT
Court: Peshawar High Court
Year: 2026
Reporter: MLD
Parties: State vs Gul Zarin Benefit of doubt

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Judgment text as reported

State VS Gul Zarin Benefit of doubt---Principle---Single doubt is sufficient to extend its benefit to an accused person as it is the cardinal principle of criminal administration of justice that let hundred guilty persons be acquitted but one innocent person should not be convicted.

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