| Case ID |
03f49105-7d2f-4bac-bd4d-1c97c3235854 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 14248 of 2010 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 23, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 22, 2011 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court disposed of the petition, directing the Provincial Government to consider the proposals of the petitioners in the Rule Framing process for the Punjab Holy Quran (Printing and Recording) Act, 2011. The court emphasized the constitutional duty of the state to ensure correct and exact printing and publication of the Holy Quran, referencing various constitutional articles that outline the responsibilities of the state in this regard. The petitioners' requests for high-quality paper and proper disposal of damaged copies were acknowledged, and the court mandated that the committee established by the Chief Minister should include the petitioners' suggestions for rule framing. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 14248 of 2010, the Lahore High Court addressed the grievances of the petitioners regarding the quality of printing and proper disposal of damaged copies of the Holy Quran. The petitioners argued that the authorities failed to ensure the publication of the Holy Quran on high-quality paper, specifically not less than 52 grammage, as mandated by the Publication of Holy Quran (Elimination of Printing and Recording Errors) Rules, 1973. The court recognized the constitutional obligation of the state to secure the correct printing and publication of the Holy Quran as per Article 31 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The court directed the Provincial Government to consider the petitioners' proposals in the rule-making process under the Punjab Holy Quran (Printing and Recording) Act, 2011. This decision highlights the importance of upholding the sanctity of the Holy Quran and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations for its publication. The ruling establishes a precedent for the enforcement of principles of policy regarding religious texts and their preservation, emphasizing the need for accountability in governmental responsibilities related to religious matters. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Government,
Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department,
Punjab Quran Board
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| Judges |
SH. AHMAD FAROOQ, J
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| Lawyers |
Mian Muhammad Sikander Hayat,
Asad Manzoor Butt,
Malik Allah Yar Khan,
Syed Iqbal Hussain Shah Gillani,
Jawad Hassan,
Arif Yaqoob Khan,
Mian Amir Bashir
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| Petitioners |
others,
MUHAMMAD NAZIMUDDIN
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| Respondents |
others,
FEDERAL SECRETARY
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| Citations |
2011 SLD 448,
2011 PLD 441
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1993 Kar. 83,
2000 CLC 443
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Publication of Holy Quran (Elimination of Printing and Recording Errors) Rules, 1973,
Punjab Holy Quran (Printing and Recording) Act, 2011
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| Sections |
199,
29,
4
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