SHAISTA QAISER vs ALTAF AHMAD KHAN — 2026 SCMR 947 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 SCMR 947 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: SHAISTA QAISER vs ALTAF AHMAD KHAN
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 420---C

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Judgment text as reported

SHAISTA QAISER VS ALTAF AHMAD KHAN. S.420---Cheating---Re-appraisal of evidence---Acquittal of accused. Complainant alleged that accused, her former husband, prepared a false Nikahnama showing her different name to obtain benefits from his employer organization. Trial Court and High Court acquitted accused. Held: Original Nikahnama was produced by complainant herself which showed that the matter was within her knowledge from the beginning. Nikahnama was never sent for forensic examination or handwriting expert opinion. No official witness from employer organization was produced to verify alleged benefits obtained through fake Nikahnama. To prove cheating, prosecution must establish dishonest inducement, delivery of property or valuable security, alteration of valuable document and resulting harm or injury. Acquittal is not merely a verdict of not guilty but an affirmation that State failed to discharge burden of proof. Supreme Court declined interference as there was no illegality, irregularity or perversity. Petition for leave to appeal was dismissed.

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