Prosecution remains under heavy burden to prove the charge against the accused beyond any shadow of doubt,

11. It is cardinal principle of criminal law that prosecution remains under heavy burden to prove the charge against the accused beyond any shadow of doubt, whereas in the instant case it has failed to do so. For giving the benefit of doubt, it is not necessary that there should be many circumstances creating doubts. Single circumstance creating reasonable doubt in a prudent mind about the guilt of accused makes him entitled to its benefit as held in the case of Muhammad Akram v. the State (2009 SCMR 230). The learned trial court while appreciating the prosecution evidence in a salutary manner has rightly acquitted the respondent given benefit of doubt. We do not find any perversity, factual or legal infirmity in the impugned judgment of acquittal in favour of Muhammad Ansar respondent.  

 Part of Judgment

IN THE LAHORE HIGH COURT LAHORE

Criminal Appeal
2872-10

2015 LHC 6607