| Case ID |
42a71d33-d843-45c8-b11d-36ca0f6ff775 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Suo Motu Case No.1 of 2007 |
| Decision Date |
May 08, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
May 08, 2007 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court found the police personnel guilty of contempt for manhandling the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The Court emphasized the gravity of the act, noting that it undermined the dignity of the judiciary. The police officers were sentenced to varying degrees of imprisonment based on their level of involvement, with those directly involved receiving the harshest penalties. The Court also noted that the apology tendered by the contemners, while sincere, did not mitigate the severity of their actions, highlighting the necessity of upholding the rule of law and the integrity of judicial institutions. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the unprecedented event where police personnel manhandled the Chief Justice of Pakistan, which sparked significant legal and constitutional implications. The Supreme Court took suo motu notice of the incident, emphasizing the importance of judicial respect and the consequences of contempt. The Court's ruling underscored the necessity for law enforcement to adhere to the rule of law, particularly in their treatment of judicial figures. The decision established a precedent for how contempt of court is addressed, particularly in cases involving physical assaults on judges. The legal repercussions faced by the police personnel serve as a warning against such actions, reinforcing the judiciary's authority and the principles of justice. This case has become a landmark in the discourse surrounding judicial independence and accountability within Pakistan's legal framework. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS, ACTG. C.J.,
TASSADUQ HUSSAIN JILLANI,
NASIR-UL-MULK
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| Lawyers |
Mujeeb-ur-Rehman,
Raja Muhammad Bashir,
Raja Muhammad Ibrahim Satti,
Mehr Khan Malik
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 1644,
2007 PLD 688
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| Other Citations |
Habib Wahhab-ul-Khairi v. Khan Abdul Wali Khan PLD 1978 SC 85,
A.K.M.A. Awal v. The State PLD 1959 SC 66,
Fakhre Alam v. The State PLD 1973 SC 525,
Raja Muhammad v. The State 1990 SCMR 215,
Yusuf Ali Khan v. The State PLD 1970 SC 350
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| Laws Involved |
Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
3,
5,
270AA,
204
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