| Case ID |
0f60d0c5-d7ff-4a96-b172-f43d33c47c2f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.10(S) of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 15, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petitioner, Liaqat Ali, was convicted under section 11 of the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979, and sentenced to six months of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs.10,000. The Federal Shariat Court later reduced the sentence to four months and the fine to Rs.5,000, with an alternative of two months of simple imprisonment for non-payment. The Supreme Court found no merit in the petitioner's request for suspension of the sentence, emphasizing the seriousness of slander against women as condemned in the Holy Qur'an. Consequently, the petition for leave to appeal was dismissed, and the conviction was upheld. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of Liaqat Ali under the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, which addresses slanderous accusations, specifically against women. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its decision, highlighted the critical nature of upholding moral standards as outlined in the Holy Qur'an, which imposes strict penalties for such offenses. The court's refusal to suspend the sentence reinforces the legal framework aimed at protecting the dignity of individuals and maintaining societal morals. The decision underscores the judiciary's role in enforcing laws that align with ethical and divine principles. Keywords such as 'Qazf', 'Hadd Ordinance', 'Supreme Court', 'slander', and 'judicial integrity' are essential for understanding the significance of this case in the context of Pakistani law and morality. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JUSTICE JAVED IQBAL,
JUSTICE TANVIR AHMED KHAN,
DR. ALLAMA KHALID MEHMOOD,
ALLAMA RASHID AHMED JULLUNDHARI
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| Lawyers |
Raja Mahmood Akhtar, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioner,
Muhammad Zaman Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court for the State
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| Petitioners |
LIAQAT ALI
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| Respondents |
others,
Mst. KHALIDA PARVEEN
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1789,
2008 SCMR 1204
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance (VIII of 1979),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
426,
11,
203-F(2-B)
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