We have also pondered in detail upon the recovery of Kassi
(P.11) alleged to have been effected from Niaz Ahmad (appellant).
Though, according to the report of Serologist (Exh.PT/1), the Kassi
(P.11) was found to be stained with human blood, however, for
convincing reasons, we are not ready to take it as a sufficient
corroboratory material in aid of prosecution case. Firstly, it is
observed that the occurrence took place on 27.11.2009, whereas the
Kassi was recovered on 13.01.2010 and forwarded to Chemical
Examiner on 10th of February, 2010. The scrapping taken from it
forwarded to Serologist was examined by him on 06.07.2010 i.e. after
about 7/8 months and even then was opined to be of human origin
which is not possible as the blood is likely to disintegrate during this
period. While forming such view, we have followed the wisdom
expressed in Muhammad Arif alias Mahi and others v. The State and
another (2007 YLR 1115) and Faisal Mehmood v. The State (2016
SCMR 2138).
Used in Judgment of
Lahore High court
Criminal Appeal
279-13
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