Explanation

Grave and Sudden Provocation – Section 300 Exception 1

If the accused was deprived of self-control due to grave and sudden provocation, and caused death in the heat of passion.

Under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), causing death is considered culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rather than murder, in specific scenarios like grave and sudden provocation, where the offender loses self-control.

Explanation

Explanation

Under Pakistan's Penal Code (PPC), "theft" and "extortion" are distinct because theft involves the dishonest taking of movable property without the owner's consent,

whereas extortion requires the offender to put the victim in fear of injury and then induce them to deliver property or a valuable security.

Explanation

A police officer (A) is not criminally liable if the belief that the suspect was armed and dangerous was honest and reasonable, even if mistaken.

However, if A’s belief was unreasonable or reckless, A could be criminally liable—typically for manslaughter rather than murder.

The key issue is whether the mistake was reasonable under the circumstances.

Explanation

Under the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order (QSO), the correct sequence for examining a witness is Examination-in-Chief, followed by Cross-examination, and then Re-examination. 

Explanation

Under the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order (QSO) 1984, the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt is a requirement specifically for the prosecution in criminal cases.

Explanation

Under the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order (QSO), leading questions can be asked during cross-examination to test a witness's accuracy and credibility, and during examination-in-chief or re-examination with the court's permission for introductory, undisputed, or already sufficiently proven matters. 

Explanation

In proceedings under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (QSO), the initial burden of proof rests on the party that asserts a claim or alleges a fact

Explanation

Under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order (QSO), failure to cross-examine a witness on a material point means their evidence on that point is presumed to be admitted.

This is because the right to cross-examine is a valuable right for testing the veracity of evidence;

without it, evidence cannot be challenged,

and the unchallenged statement is considered uncontroverted

Explanation

Under Article 121 of QSO, if the accused wants to plead insanity.

under Section 84 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),

he must prove that at the time of doing the act he was suffering from such a mental disorder that

he was incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or knowing that it was wrong or contrary to law.