Appeal against conviction and sentence with grounds attacking appreciation of evidence, contradictions in prosecution witnesses and benefit of doubt.
When to use this draft
Use to challenge a conviction recorded by a trial court within the limitation prescribed for appeal.
Essential contents
- Particulars of the judgment appealed against
- Concise statement of prosecution case
- Grounds of appeal numbered separately
- Material contradictions in the evidence identified with page references
- Prayer for acquittal or alternatively reduction of sentence
- Certified copy of the impugned judgment
Drafting notes
- Number each ground and keep it to one legal proposition - do not argue in the grounds.
- Cite the record by page and line; appellate courts value precision.
- Always plead benefit of doubt in the alternative even where acquittal is sought on merits.
Adapt before filing
This is a structural template, not advice on your matter. Facts, dates, valuation, jurisdiction and the prayer must be settled by a lawyer licensed to practise in Pakistan.