Analysing the Role of Fire Arms as Evidence in Homicides in Pakistan

Abstract

To bring actual offenders to justice, Pakistan's criminal justice system is made up of a number of parts such as police, prosecution, judiciary, prison and probation that operate together. Our legal system has a number of mechanisms and rules for the application and endorsement of cutting-edge techniques and research in the prosecution and investigation of crimes. According to various laws and dicta established by rulings of superior courts, using a qualitative approach, this article analyze the usefulness of firearms and their expert reports as evidence in murder cases in Pakistan. It also looks at the function of these reports and how they can influence whether a case ends in conviction or acquittal. Additionally, it makes some recommendations for improvement in how to use these reports in compliance with the law and established practices. Implementation of these recommendations will enable various stakeholders of the criminal justice system in holding true offenders accountable and exonerating innocent people.