SAID-UR-REHMAN vs State — 2026 SCMR 955 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 SCMR 955 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: SAID-UR-REHMAN vs State
Subject matter: Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

SAID-UR-REHMAN VS State. Ss.302(b), 201 & 34---Qatl-i-amd, causing disappearance of evidence of offence or giving false information to screen offender, common intention. Reappraisal of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Delay in lodging FIR. Accused-petitioners were charged for committing murder of son of complainant and her husband's nephew. Complainant reported the matter on 17.02.2016 to Police Officer on patrol duty. Written complaint disclosed commission of cognizable offence, however Officer Incharge failed to register FIR under Section 154 Cr.P.C. Instead, information was entered in daily diary and permission was sought from Magistrate for inquiry under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Magistrate had no authority to order such inquiry. Arrest of appellants before registration of FIR was illegal and without lawful authority. Prosecution failed to prove case beyond reasonable doubt. Appeal against conviction was allowed.

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