MUHAMMAD RASHID vs State — 2026 SCMR 145 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 SCMR 145 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: MUHAMMAD RASHID vs State
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 5; Corruption Act (II of 1947)

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD RASHID VS State. Ss. 409, 420, 468 & 471---Prevention of Corruption Act (II of 1947), S. 5(2)---Criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery and misconduct---Re-appraisal of evidence---Post Office Manual, violation of---Acquittal. Accused persons were civil servants working in Post Office who were convicted and sentenced by Trial Court for offences relating to criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery and misconduct. Validity---The matter was shrouded in mysteries and doubts. Even during inquiry proceedings, the proper procedure prescribed under the Post Office Manual was not followed, which was also noticed by the High Court. Prosecution failed to prove its case against the accused persons beyond any shadow of reasonable doubt. Supreme Court set aside the conviction and sentence awarded by the Trial Court and acquitted the accused persons. Appeal was allowed in circumstances.

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