PLJ 2019 SC CrC 578 Case Laws Statement of the Child, Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860)–Ss. 365-A/324/34–Anti-Terrorism Act, (XXVII of 1997), S. 7–Statement of the Child PW–Benefit of doubt–Acquittal of–The fate of the present appellants is not linked with the outcome of trial of, co-accused, for a variety of reasons–How complainant nominated the accused merely after having their momentary glimpses in a marriage ceremony few days before the occurrence–Statement of the child, statedly of 7/8 years of age at the relevant time, certainly requires a very cautions scrutiny–He is reticent on important details of the episode, relating to the present appellants–Crime report was recorded after arrest of co-accused and the appellants were named therein on the basis of information–A crowded ceremony would provide little space/opportunity to the complainant to remember the faces and names of the participants–Participation in the crime is found suspect it would be unsafe to rely upon the testimony of a vulnerable witness alone–Appeal is allowed.
Importance of Child Statement Case Laws PLJ 2019 SC CrC 578
