| Case ID |
37e59e1a-32ee-4094-a71e-4b3dfe7063ec |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals No. 210 and 211 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 01, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 05, 2015 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Malik Muhammad Mumtaz Qadri for the murder of Salman Taseer, emphasizing that the appellant had no legal justification for his actions. The court found that the killing was premeditated and motivated by the appellant's perception of blasphemy, which was not substantiated by evidence. The court also restored the conviction under the Anti-Terrorism Act, concluding that the act created a sense of fear and insecurity in society. The case highlighted the dangers of vigilante justice and the misapplication of blasphemy laws in Pakistan. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the murder of Salman Taseer by Malik Muhammad Mumtaz Qadri, who claimed that Taseer's comments regarding blasphemy laws justified his actions. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its decision, emphasized the importance of adhering to legal processes and not taking the law into one's own hands. The court's ruling addressed the implications of blasphemy laws, the necessity of due process, and the dangers of vigilante justice. The case serves as a critical examination of the intersection between religious sentiments and legal frameworks in Pakistan, highlighting the ongoing challenges in balancing justice and societal norms. Trends in legal discussions surrounding blasphemy laws, vigilante justice, and the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law are central to this case, making it relevant for ongoing debates about legal reforms in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MR. JUSTICE ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
MR. JUSTICE MUSHIR ALAM,
MR. JUSTICE DOST MUHAMMAD KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Mian Nazir Akhtar, ASC,
Mian Abdul Rauf, Advocate-General, Islamabad
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 256,
2016 PLD 17
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997,
Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984)
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| Sections |
302(b),
6(1)(b),
7(a),
2(4),
21
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