SC decides to form 5-member larger bench to ‘Pardon in the name of Allah’ case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has decided to form a five-member larger bench of the apex court to hear ‘Pardon in the name of Allah Almighty’ case, Geo News reported. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was hearing the case here on Thursday. Chief Justice, in his remarks, said killing was not a big matter for rich people. The murderers are pardoned without begging for it. The people should benefit from the principles of Quran and Sunah and wrong usage of these values be halted, the top judge further remarked. The CJP said Shariah provides golden rules to end land dispute, however, such laws should be used appropriately. He said legislation is parliament’s job. Justice Jawwad S Khawaja said the state could enforce Tazir Pakistan (Pakistan Penal Code) even if the heirs of deceased pardon the murderers. He said there were limits for the heirs in Qisas.