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The accused was acquitted of manslaughter because the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim's fatal fall resulted from an unlawful act.
The accused, Malik Ahmad, was charged with manslaughter following a physical altercation at a mall that resulted in the death of Mr. Baig due to a catastrophic head injury.
The Crown alleged a consent fight where Ahmad pushed Baig, causing him to fall and hit his head.
The defence argued insufficient evidence of an unlawful act or intent to cause serious bodily harm.
The court found that while an altercation occurred and Baig's death was caused by hitting his head, there was no conclusive evidence to determine what precipitated the fall (e.g., push, punch, slip).
The court also gave less weight to the expert medical testimony regarding certain facial injuries due to a lack of information on medical intervention at the scene.
Ultimately, the court was not satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused caused the death unlawfully and acquitted him.
