| Case ID |
0a812aa5-ea4d-406e-a134-f0aade751d53 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Original No. 4-R of 1986 in Civil Review |
| Decision Date |
Mar 01, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 01, 1986 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on the matter of contempt, where Mirza Abdul Rashid and the other private respondents tendered an unconditional apology. The court recognized the contrition shown by the counsel for the respondent, leading to the conclusion that these apologies were sufficient amends for the contemptuous act. Consequently, the court decided to consign the matter to record, stating that no further proceedings were necessary against the Civil Judge involved. The petition was dismissed, reflecting the court's discretion in handling contempt cases where apologies are deemed satisfactory. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Original No. 4-R of 1986, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues of contempt stemming from actions taken by Mirza Abdul Rashid and other respondents. The court found that the unconditional apologies tendered by the respondents and their counsel demonstrated sufficient contrition to resolve the matter. This ruling highlights the court's approach to contempt proceedings, emphasizing the importance of apologies in mitigating contemptuous behavior. The decision reflects a balanced consideration of justice and accountability, allowing the court to dismiss the petition and consign the case to record without further action against the involved Civil Judge. This case underscores the role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law while also recognizing the value of remorse and reconciliation in legal disputes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, C.J.,
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
ZAFFAR HUSSAIN MIRZA
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| Lawyers |
S. Abul Assim Jaferi, Advocate-on-Record,
Ahmad Hasan Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Mahmood A. Qureshi, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
NAIMAT ALI
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| Respondents |
others,
Mirza ABDUL RASHID BAIG
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 692,
1986 SCMR 1015
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Supreme Court Rules, 1980
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| Sections |
O. XXVII
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