| Case ID |
3acf986c-5dcd-470e-895f-913ccf4c1c27 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeals Nos. 396 to 400 of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 01, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction of the appellants for the premeditated murder of Professor Abdul Lateef, concluding that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, substantiated the charges under sections 302 and 7-A of the Penal Code and Anti-Terrorism Act respectively. The court found that the actions of the accused were deliberate, with the intent to instill fear and terror in the educational community, thus qualifying as acts of terrorism. The High Court's decision to convert the charges to lesser offenses was overturned, and the original sentences were reinstated, affirming the death penalty for the principal perpetrators. This case underscores the court's commitment to addressing violent acts against public servants and the seriousness of maintaining order in educational environments. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s ruling on Criminal Appeals Nos. 396 to 400 of 2003 regarding the murder of Professor Abdul Lateef, who was killed by several individuals after he caught one of them cheating during an examination. The court examined the evidence, including eyewitness testimony and medical examinations, which confirmed that the professor was brutally attacked with iron fists and clubs. The Supreme Court reinstated the original convictions and sentences, emphasizing the severity of the crime and its implications under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The ruling highlights the importance of protecting public servants from violence and maintaining integrity in educational institutions. The court's decision sets a precedent for handling cases involving acts of terror and violence against individuals performing official duties. Key phrases for SEO optimization include 'Supreme Court of Pakistan,' 'Anti-Terrorism Act,' 'premeditated murder,' 'educational integrity,' 'public servant protection,' and 'violent crime conviction.' These keywords are relevant for legal professionals and researchers interested in criminal law, terrorism laws, and case law analysis. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JAVED IQBAL,
MIAN SHAKIRULLAH,
JAN,
TASSADUQ HUSSAIN,
JILLANI
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Riyasat Ali, Advocate Supreme Court for Appellant (in Cr.A.No. 400 of 2003),
Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa, Senior Advocate Supreme Court (in Cr.A.No. 400 of 2003),
Ch. Munir Sadiq, Advocate Supreme Court for the State
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| Petitioners |
ZAHID IMRAN and others
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| Respondents |
THE STATE and others
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 748,
2006 PLD 109
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| Other Citations |
AIR 1944 PC 67,
Anirudha v. Administrator-General of Bengal, AIR 1949 PC 244,
Ashrafalli v. Mohammedali, AIR 1947 Born. 122,
Mewa Khan v. The State PLD 1995 Quetta 108,
Taj Muhammad's case PLD 1963 Kar. 118,
Ghulam Rasul v. Crown PLD 1951 FC 62
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Anti-Terrorism Act (XXVII of 1997),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302,
149,
148,
316,
7-A
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