| Case ID |
ed6d8bd2-666e-4408-94ca-6e0a8b93f4f6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Intra Court Appeals Nos. 1 to 5 of 2007 in S.M.C. |
| Decision Date |
May 15, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
May 15, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the intra-court appeals challenging the common order of contempt of court. The court held that the appellants were guilty of contempt for manhandling the Chief Justice of Pakistan, which was a serious offense undermining the authority of the judiciary. The court emphasized that unconditional apologies tendered by the accused were not sufficient to absolve them from their actions, as they were not made at the earliest stage of the proceedings and lacked genuine remorse. The gravity of their conduct necessitated exemplary punishment. The decision reinforced the principles governing contempt of court and the standard for accepting apologies in such cases. |
| Summary |
In the case of Intra Court Appeals Nos. 1 to 5 of 2007, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with serious allegations of contempt of court involving the manhandling of the Chief Justice. The incident occurred on March 13, 2007, when the Chief Justice was obstructed while walking to the Supreme Court, leading to a suo motu case initiated by the court. The appellants, including various police officials, were found guilty of contempt and received sentences. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity and authority of the judiciary, stating that any apology tendered in contempt cases must be sincere and unconditional. The decision highlighted the court's commitment to uphold justice and the rule of law, ensuring that contemptuous behavior is met with appropriate penalties. This case serves as a pivotal reference in the realm of contempt law in Pakistan, establishing clear guidelines on the treatment of apologies and the expectations for conduct by officials in the presence of judicial authority. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA, ACJ,
GULZAR AHMED, JUSTICE,
SH. AZMAT SAEED, JUSTICE,
MUSHIR ALAM, JUSTICE,
UMAR ATA BANDIAL, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Dr. Khalid Ranjha, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Mehr Khan Malik, Advocate-on-Record for Appellant No.1 (in I.C.As. Nos. 1 - 2),
Abdul Shakoor Paracha, Advocate Supreme Court for Appellant No.2 (in I.C.A. No. 1),
Mian Liaquat Ali, Advocate Supreme Court for Appellant No.2 (in I.C.A. No. 2),
Raja Muhammad Ibrahim Satti, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Sardar Muhammad Aslam, Advocate Supreme Court for Appellants (in I.C.As. Nos. 4 - 5),
Sajid Ilyas Bhatti, Additional Attorney-General for the State
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| Petitioners |
CH. IFTIKHAR AHMED, I.G., ISLAMABAD AND OTHERS
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 1645,
2018 SCMR 1385
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1998 SC 823,
PLD 2010 Supreme Court 61,
PLD 2011 Supreme Court 315,
PLD 2007 Supreme Court 688,
PLD 2010 Supreme Court 806,
PLD 2012 Supreme Court 553
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| Laws Involved |
Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
3,
204(2)
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