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Criminal Appeal No. S-05 of 2025
Ali Haider ‘Ada’,J
Appellant: Riaz Korai, through Mr. Ameenuddin Khaskheli, Advocate The State: Through Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Shaikh, Deputy Prosecutor General Date of Hearing: 23-06-2025. Date of Short Order: 23-06-2025. Date of Reason: 30-06-2025
Law: Sindh Arms Act, 2013
Section: 23(i),34
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section: 103,265-C,342,340(2), 382-B
Law: Police Rules, 1934
Section: 25.10,22.16 & 22.70
Core Points of the Judgment
Prosecution Allegations: Riaz Korai was accused of illegal possession of a 12-bore pistol and two cartridges, allegedly recovered during police patrol based on a tip-off. All formalities of arrest and recovery were conducted in the presence of police officials only.
Initial Conviction: Trial court convicted the appellant for 6 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.20,000 under Section 23(i) of Sindh Arms Act, 2013.
Appeal Grounds: The defense argued there was no independent eyewitness, unexplained 12-day delay in sending the weapon for forensic examination, defects in chain of custody, and lack of a site inspection memo or site plan as required under Police Rules, 1934. Defense emphasized procedural non-compliance and malpractices.