| Case ID |
2c6753a3-4110-4bb8-a856-db0eb9180b15 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petitions Nos. 149-L and 150-L of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 29, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 21, 2022 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the criminal petitions for leave to appeal against the Lahore High Court's refusal to grant bail to the petitioners. The Court found that the petitioners were implicated based on sufficient incriminating material, including their roles as administrators of a WhatsApp group that disseminated banned material. The Court emphasized that the merits of the case should be decided by the trial court rather than at the bail stage. |
| Summary |
In the Supreme Court of Pakistan case, the petitioners sought bail in connection with allegations of propagating the Qadiani faith through social media. The Court highlighted the serious nature of the charges under various laws, including the Criminal Procedure Code and the Pakistan Penal Code. The decision underscored the importance of thorough investigation and the role of the trial court in assessing evidence. With a focus on legal compliance and the rights of the accused, the case reflects ongoing tensions surrounding religious freedoms and the legal system's handling of such sensitive matters. Keywords include bail, Supreme Court, Pakistan Penal Code, electronic crimes, religious freedom, and legal representation. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MAZHAR ALAM KHAN MIANKHEL,
JAMAL KHAN MANDOKHAIL
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Usman Karim-ud-Din,
Miss Hina Jilani,
Arshad Nazir Mirza,
Mirza Mehmood Ahmed,
Muhammad Shahid Tasawar,
Syed Nayyab Hussain Gerdezi,
Mehmood-ul-Hasan,
Mudassar Shah,
Naveed Aslam
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| Petitioners |
ANOTHERS,
ZAHEER AHMAD
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
OTHERS
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 1093,
2022 SCMR 1477
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (XL of 2016)
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| Sections |
497,
185(3),
34,
109,
295A,
295B,
295C,
298C,
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