Single circumstance creating reasonable doubt in a prudent mind about the guilt of accused makes him entitled to its benefit, not as a matter of grace and concession, but as a matter of right.

As per dictates of law, benefit of every doubt is to be extended in favour of the accused. In the case of “Muhammad Akram v. The State” (2009 SCMR 230), it has been held as under:-

“Benefit of doubt (Principles) :-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, not as a matter of grace and concession, but as a matter of right.”

 Part of Judgment

LAHORE HIGH COURT RAWALPINDI BENCH, RAWALPINDI

Criminal Appeal
1362-10

2015 LHC 6328