CRIMINAL
Section 302 PPC — Self-Defense Acquittal
Summary
The Accused was charged with murder under Section 302 PPC. The Defense claimed self-defense under Section 96 PPC. The Court acquitted the Accused under Section 265-K CrPC.
Arguments
Advocate Adi (for the Prosecution/Plaintiff)
The Prosecution argued that the Accused was caught with the weapon and should be convicted.
Advocate Bali (for the Defense/Respondent)
The Defense argued the Accused acted in self-defense after the deceased attacked first with a knife.
Final Verdict
The Prosecution has failed to disprove self-defense beyond reasonable doubt. The Accused is ACQUITTED under Section 265-K CrPC.
Statutes Applied
- 302 PPC
- 96 PPC
- 100 PPC
- 265-K CrPC
Precedents Cited
- Ghulam Qadir v. The State (2008 SCMR 1221)