| Case ID |
2059c9bb-a6f7-489f-bcbd-70ce0c4c5faa |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Intra Court Appeals No. 1 to 5 of 2007 in S.M.C. N |
| Decision Date |
May 15, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
May 15, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the Intra Court Appeals filed by the appellants, affirming the findings of contempt against them for the manhandling of the Chief Justice. The Court noted that the conduct of the appellants was serious and grievous, undermining the dignity of the judicial system. While the appellants submitted apologies, the Court found them to be insincere and lacking genuine remorse. The gravity of their actions warranted punishment, and the Court found no merit in the appeals, upholding the previous sentences imposed for contempt of court. The appellants were ordered to serve their respective sentences in custody. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the contempt proceedings initiated against police officials for their involvement in the manhandling of the Chief Justice of Pakistan on March 13, 2007. The incident garnered significant media attention, leading to a suo motu notice by the Acting Chief Justice. The Supreme Court found that the actions of the appellants constituted serious contempt of court, as they physically restrained the Chief Justice in a public setting. Despite their submissions of apologies, the Court deemed them insincere and reflective of a lack of genuine remorse. The decision emphasizes the importance of upholding the dignity of the judiciary and the serious consequences of contemptuous conduct. The ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's authority and the accountability of law enforcement officials in maintaining respect for judicial proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Islamabad Police,
Chief Justice of Pakistan
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
GULZAR AHMED,
JUSTICE SH. AZMAT SAEED,
JUSTICE MUSHIR ALAM,
JUSTICE UMAR ATA BANDIAL
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| Lawyers |
Dr. Khalid Ranjha, Sr. ASC,
Mr. Mehr Khan Malik, AOR,
Mr. Abdul Shakoor Paracha, ASC,
Mian Liaqat Ali, ASC,
Raja Muhammed Ibrahim Satti, Sr. ASC,
Mr. Sajid Ilyas Bhatti, Addl. A.G.
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| Petitioners |
Dr. Khalid Ranjha,
Mr. Mehr Khan Malik,
Mr. Abdul Shakoor Paracha,
Mian Liaqat Ali,
Raja Muhammed Ibrahim Satti,
Sardar Muhammed Aslam
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 2930,
2018 PLJ 755
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
3,
5,
204
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