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Lahore High Court
Crl. Appeal No. 752-J of 2018
Presented By: (Muhammad Tariq Nadeem) Judge
Date of hearing: 29.01.2026 Appellant by: Prince Rehan Iftikhar Sheikh, Advocate with the appellant State by: Mr. Ansar Yasin, Deputy Prosecutor General with Irfan Zakir ASI Complainant by: M/s Hafiz Muhammad Habib Ullah Raan and Qaisar Abbas, Advocates for the complainant.
Crl. Appeal No. 752-J of 2018
Presented By: (Muhammad Tariq Nadeem) Judge
Date of hearing: 29.01.2026 Appellant by: Prince Rehan Iftikhar Sheikh, Advocate with the appellant State by: Mr. Ansar Yasin, Deputy Prosecutor General with Irfan Zakir ASI Complainant by: M/s Hafiz Muhammad Habib Ullah Raan and Qaisar Abbas, Advocates for the complainant.
(Hassan
VERSUS
The State)
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section: 382-B
Summary
The appellant Hassan was convicted by the trial court under Section 376(3) PPC for raping a minor girl (aged 13/14 years) and sentenced to imprisonment for life with fine. He challenged the conviction before the High Court.
Key Findings of the High Court:
- Prompt FIR
The occurrence took place at 12:30 p.m., and FIR was lodged within two hours. Such prompt reporting ruled out fabrication or deliberation.
2. Ocular Evidence
- The victim (PW-2) gave a consistent and detailed account.
- Her testimony remained unshaken in cross-examination.
- Corroborated by PW-1 (complainant/mother) and PW-4.
- In rape cases, a confidence-inspiring statement of the victim alone is sufficient for conviction (PLD 2021 SC 550 – Atif Zareef).
3. Medical & DNA Evidence