| Case ID |
054aebbc-0c82-4327-9417-3d0fae0e2c57 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 31145 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
May 24, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the petition challenging the preventive detention of Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi, stating that the government’s actions were justified to preserve public order and safety. The court upheld the principle that the primary duty of the government is to maintain peace, emphasizing that preventive detention is lawful when there is credible evidence suggesting a threat to public safety. The court found that the grounds for detention were adequately communicated and supported by intelligence reports indicating Hafiz Saad's involvement in activities that could incite unrest. The decision reaffirmed the necessity of such measures in the interest of public order and the government's duty to act decisively against threats to peace. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the preventive detention of Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi, the Ameer of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960. The Lahore High Court examined the grounds for his detention, which included allegations of inciting violence and public disorder. The court determined that the government had acted within its rights to ensure public safety, referencing constitutional provisions that allow for preventive measures in the face of credible threats to peace. The ruling emphasized the balance between individual liberties and the state's responsibility to maintain order, reinforcing the legal framework surrounding preventive detention. This case is significant in the context of civil rights, governmental authority, and public safety, highlighting ongoing issues related to political activism and state responses in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
TARIQ SALEEM SHEIKH, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Ehsan Ali Arif, Advocate,
Mr. Ahmad Awais, Advocate General, Punjab,
Mr. Akhtar Javed, Additional Advocate General, Punjab,
Rai Shahid Saleem, Assistant Advocate General
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| Petitioners |
AMEER HUSSAIN
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 1573,
2022 PLJ 382
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| Other Citations |
2010 SCMR 27,
PLD 1974 Lahore 7,
PLD 2003 SC 442
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960
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| Sections |
199,
9,
10,
3,
3(6)(a)
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