| Case ID |
2cb93bdf-455a-4b7b-9261-4715f3a16b06 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Rev. No. 9175 of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
May 19, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
May 19, 2022 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court in this criminal revision petition ruled on the validity of the order passed by the Anti-Terrorism Court regarding the transfer of a case involving serious charges of abduction for ransom. The court found that the Anti-Terrorism Court had prematurely decided to transfer the case to an ordinary court without recording the statements of key witnesses, particularly the abductee. The Court emphasized that the allegations of abduction and torture are serious and should be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the law. Consequently, the court set aside the order of the Anti-Terrorism Court and directed the case to be sent back for further proceedings, allowing the revision petition. This decision reinforces the need for careful consideration of evidence in cases involving scheduled offences under the Anti-Terrorism Act. |
| Summary |
The Lahore High Court addressed a critical case involving allegations of abduction for ransom under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Pakistan Penal Code. The petitioner, Muhammad Ramzan, challenged the decision of the Anti-Terrorism Court that transferred his case to an ordinary court. The case revolved around the alleged kidnapping of his son for ransom, wherein serious allegations of torture and extortion were raised. The High Court found that the Anti-Terrorism Court had acted prematurely by transferring the case without recording vital witness statements, particularly that of the abductee. The ruling highlighted the importance of due process and the need for the Anti-Terrorism Court to properly assess the evidence before making such decisions. This case underscores the judicial system's commitment to ensuring justice, especially in cases involving severe criminal allegations. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ALI BAQAR NAJAFI,
FAROOQ HAIDER
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Agha Rooh-ul-Amin Zafar,
Mr. Humayun Aslam,
Mr. Maaz Allah Khan Sherwani,
Azmat Bashir Tarrar
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN
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| Respondents |
Spl. JUDGE ANTITERRORISM COURT-III, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 2063,
2022 PLJ 1402
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| Other Citations |
2021 SCMR 136
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| Laws Involved |
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
7,
23,
365-A,
337-A(i),
337-L(ii),
147,
149
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