SAQIB vs STATE S — 2026 YLR 397 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 YLR 397 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT
Court: Peshawar High Court
Year: 2026
Reporter: YLR
Parties: SAQIB vs STATE S
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 302

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Judgment text as reported

SAQIB VS STATE S. 302(b)---Qatl-i-amd---Appreciation of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Motive not proved---Accused was charged for committing murder of the son of complainant by firing---Motive behind the occurrence was that the complainant filed a complaint against the accused one year ago, due to that grudge, present occurrence took place---In support of the motive, the prosecution examined Head Constable of police station, who produced copy of an application submitted by the complainant to the SHO on 22.3.2018---In the application, the complainant voiced his grievance that the appellant was teasing the victim when the latter went to school---Court Witness deposed that the application was assigned to him for consideration as he was able to resolve the issue due to which the complainant didn't pursue the matter---To that effect, complainant recorded a statement in the police station in the presence of witnesses---One of the witnesses of that statement remained silent on the motive---Other witnesses were not produced---Despite all this, motive, as a double-edged weapon, could be used either way---In the circumstances of the case even if the motive was believed to be true, it also could not be considered sufficient proof of the charge---Appeal against conviction was allowed, in circumstances.

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