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 Principles and law regarding the test identification parade as a piece of evidence.

The identification parade is one of the methods of proof contemplated under section 22 of the Qanun-e- Shahadat Order, 1984. It must be carefully conducted in order to achieve its main object i.e to enable a witness to properly (naeem)identify a person involved in a crime and to exclude the possibility of a witness simply confirming a faint recollection and impression. The process has to be carried out having regard to the exigencies of each case in a manner that is fair and does not indicate any collusiveness. It is merely a corroborative piece of evidence and holding of test identification parade is not mandatory. If the testimony of the witness qua the identity of the accused inspires confidence and the witnesses are consistent in all material particulars and there is nothing in the evidence to suggest that the latter had deposed falsely then in such an eventuality not conducting a test identification parade is not fatal to the prosecution's case. (copied from the page syed naeem ali advocate)The omission of salient features in a crime report is not necessarily a ground to discard a test identification parade. The test identification parade is, therefore, not required when the victim had identified the accused and his statement has been found reliable.

Crl.P.L.A.786-L/2016
Subha Sadiq v. The State, etc
Mr. Justice Athar Minallah