CRIMINAL
Section 96 PPC — Self-Defense Acquittal
Summary
The Accused was charged with murder. The Defense raised self-defense under Section 96 PPC. The Prosecution failed to disprove it.
Arguments
Advocate Tahir (for the Prosecution/Plaintiff)
The Prosecution argued the Accused was caught with the weapon.
Advocate Khan (for the Defense/Respondent)
The Defense argued the Accused was attacked first with a knife.
Final Verdict
The Prosecution has failed to disprove self-defense. The Accused is ACQUITTED under Section 265-K CrPC.
Statutes Applied
- 302 PPC
- 96 PPC
- 265-K CrPC
Precedents Cited
- Ghulam Qadir v. The State (2008 SCMR 1221)