Abdul Waheed vs State on 4 October, 2016
Often,
motive is indicated to heighten the probability of the
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offence that the accused was impelled by that motive to
commit the offence. Proof of motive only adds to the
weight and value of evidence adduced by the
prosecution. If the prosecution is able to prove it's
case on motive, it will be a corroborative piece of
evidence. But even if the prosecution has not been
able to prove it's case on motive that will not be a
ground to throw the prosecution case nor does it
corrode the credibility of the prosecution case.
Absence of proof of motive only demands careful
scrutiny of evidence adduced by the prosecution. In
view of this, the argument of learned counsel for the
appellant cannot be accepted.