If there is a circumstance which creates reasonable doubt in a prudent mind about the guilt of the accused, then .....

In the case of Tariq Pervez v. The State (1995 SCMR 1345), the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan, at page 1347, was pleased to observe as under:-

“5. …The concept of benefit of doubt to an accused person is deep-rooted in our country. For giving him benefit of doubt, it is not necessary that there should be many circumstances creating doubts. If there is a circumstance which creates reasonable doubt in a prudent mind about the guilt of the accused, then the accused will be entitled to the benefit not as a matter of grace and concession but as a matter of right.’ 

Part of Judgment 

LAHORE HIGH COURT RAWALPINDI BENCH, RAWALPINDI JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 

Criminal Appeal
109-09

2015 LHC 6145