MUHAMMAD WASEEM vs State — 2026 SCMR 434 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 SCMR 434 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: MUHAMMAD WASEEM vs State
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: Pakistan Penal Code

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD WASEEM VS State. Section 302(b), Pakistan Penal Code, 1860---Qatl-i-amd---Reappraisal of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Night time occurrence---Source of light---Scope. Accused were charged for committing murder of father of complainant with hatchet blows. From depositions of prosecution witnesses, it was clear that the main source of light i.e. bulb was never taken into possession by Investigating Officer. It was also a matter of record that said bulb was not inspected by Investigating Officer to verify whether it was in working condition or not. Investigating Officer had wrongly mentioned in site map regarding the proper place where bulb was installed. Failure to take the bulb into possession and failure to verify its working condition created serious doubt in prosecution case. Circumstances established that prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Petition was converted into appeal and allowed in circumstances. Appellants were acquitted.

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