Benefit of slightest doubt would necessarily be extended in favour of convict and not otherwise.

In the case reported as “Sanaullah Vs. The State through Prosecutor General” (2015 P.Cr.L.J. 382 (Balochistan)), it has been held that as under:- 

“Rule of prudence, stipulated that prosecution had to prove its case beyond the shadow of doubt. Convict had not to prove his innocence, until and unless proved guilty. Benefit of slightest doubt would necessarily be extended in favour of convict and not otherwise.”  

Part of judgment 

IN THE ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT, ISLAMABAD (JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT)

Brig (R) Kamal Rasool VS James Rollins, etc.

Criminal Appeal-131-2016 | -

Honourable Mr. Justice Ghulam Azam Qambrani