PLJ 2025 SC (Cr.C.) 64; 2024 SCMR 1773 It is a settled principle that documentary evidence carries a presumption of truth. The postmortem report and doctor’s statement confirm that the injured remained at the scene for a significant period. Had the complainant and PW been present, immediate medical aid could have prevented rigor mortis. The doctor noted lunar-shaped injuries, contradicting the witnesses’ claims of dagger blows. While related witnesses’ testimonies cannot be disregarded, they require careful scrutiny Their unnatural conduct raises doubts about their presence, suggesting the occurrence was unseen. Criminal Appeal No. 577/2019 & Crl. P. 596/2016.