A Lahore sessions court acquitted a man accused of desecrating the Holy Quran, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a direct link between the accused and the alleged blasphemy act.The case, registered as FIR No.701 in 2024 under Sections 295-A and 295-B of the Pakistan Penal Code, relied heavily on witness testimonies and CCTV footage.However, the judge found the evidence unreliable, noting missing physical proof, unverified digital evidence, and inconsistent witness accounts.The complainant could not identify the accused, while key witnesses failed to corroborate claims.

The prosecution's reliance on a CD containing CCTV footage was deemed legally inadmissible as it was never played in court or verified by experts.

The judge emphasized that the absence of concrete evidence, combined with the prosecution's failure to meet legal standards, justified the acquittal.The ruling highlights the importance of rigorous evidence in blasphemy cases, aligning with Supreme Court precedents like the Asia Bibi case.The court also directed the proper handling of recovered sacred pages with legal reverence.