| Case ID |
1f460667-c638-45d0-a0e9-4c7b83e4d6c4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. |
| Decision Date |
Mar 04, 1979 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition of Muhammad Luqman Mirza, affirming the conviction by the Summary Military Court. The court found that the petitioner had participated in a protest and raised slogans against the Chief Martial Law Administrator, which constituted a violation of Martial Law Regulations. The evidence presented by the prosecution was deemed credible, and the court held that the conviction was based on proper evidence. The arguments regarding the unreliability of the witnesses and lack of opportunity to present a defense were rejected. The decision underscored the importance of maintaining order during martial law and the consequences of inciting disaffection against the armed forces. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the conviction of Muhammad Luqman Mirza by the Summary Military Court for participating in a political protest and raising slogans against the military leadership. The Supreme Court upheld this conviction, emphasizing the legal implications of Martial Law Regulations. The court's analysis highlighted the significance of maintaining public order and the legal boundaries of free expression under martial law. The ruling serves as a critical reference for future cases involving protests and political dissent during periods of martial law in Pakistan. Keywords include 'Martial Law Regulations', 'political protest', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'disaffection towards armed forces'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM,
G. SAFDAR SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Yaqub H. Zaidi
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD LUQMAN MIRZA
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| Respondents |
SUMMARY MILITARY COURT No. 39, RAWALPINDI
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| Citations |
1979 SLD 546,
1979 SCMR 283
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Martial Law Regulation, 1977
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| Sections |
5,
13
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