Heinous offence --- Mere heinousness of the offence , if not proved to the hilt , is not a ground to punish an accused .

2023 SCMR 566

Heinous offence --- Mere heinousness of the offence , if not proved to the hilt , is not a ground to punish an accused . 

Benefit of doubt --- Scope --- For the accused to be afforded the right of the benefit of the doubt , it is not necessary that there should be many circumstances creating uncertainty , and if there is only one doubt , the benefit of the same must go to the accused .