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Syed SAKHAWAT MOHSIN vs State S — 2022 PCrLJ 526 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

Case information

Citation
2022 PCrLJ 526 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court
Sindh High Court
Year
2022
Reporter
PCRLJ
Parties
Syed SAKHAWAT MOHSIN vs State S
Provisions referred to
S. 6---; S. 6

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Judgment text as reported

Syed SAKHAWAT MOHSIN VS State S. 6---"Terrorism"---Scope---Mere creation of fear or insecurity in the society as a result of an action or threat of such an action is not by itself terrorism unless it is seen or shown that the motive or intention or design behind the action or threat of such action was to create fear or insecurity in the society, and that an action or its threat would not be terrorism when fear or insecurity is just an unintended consequence of a crime---Action, howsoever grave, shocking, brutal, gruesome or horrifying it may be or it may fall under subsection (2) of S. 6 of the Act, would not qualify to be termed as terrorism if it is not committed with the design or purpose specified or mentioned in clause (b) or (c) of subsection (1) of S. 6 of the said Act or if it is taken in furtherance of personal enmity or private vendetta, in such event, a court of ordinary jurisdiction will have authority to try the case against the accused.

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