RIZWAN RASHEED vs State Ss — 2024 SCMR 1968 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2024 SCMR 1968 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2024
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: RIZWAN RASHEED vs State Ss
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: I---Penal Code (XLV of 1860); Anti-Terrorism Act

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Judgment text as reported

RIZWAN RASHEED VS State Ss. 6(2)(e), 7(1)(a), 7(1)(e) & 21-I---Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss. 302(b) & 365-A---Abduction for ransom, qatl-i-amd---Re-appraisal of evidence---Whether act of terrorism---In the present case a college student was firstly abducted and then brutally murdered and his dead body was thrown away which caused terror amongst all students who leave their homes in early morning to get an education and return home by afternoon---Such offences should be dealt with iron hands by the state---Although ordinary cases of abduction for ransom do not fall within ambit of Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 ("ATA"), however, present case was not an ordinary one---This was because, firstly a student was abducted in broad day light, then he was brutally murdered and his dead body was thrown away---Abduction and brutal murder of a student is indeed a horrific and tragic event---Such acts not only causes immense sorrow to the victim's family and loved ones but also instill fear and insecurity amongst the public---Applying the ATA sends a strong message that such acts will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law---It also reassures the public that authorities are taking decisive action to protect their safety and security---Given the gravity of the situation and the impact it has on society, provisions of the ATA were indeed attracted in the present case---Prosecution had produced sufficient incriminating material against the petitioners---Jail petition was dismissed.

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