Asked in a 1997 paperModerate

As per section 2(k) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 "High Court" means_________________?

Correct answer: C. High Court having territorial jurisdiction in respect of the ara for which an Anti-Terrorism Court has been established

  • A. Any High Court
  • B. Islamabad High Court
  • C. High Court having territorial jurisdiction in respect of the ara for which an Anti-Terrorism Court has been established
  • D. All of above

Explanation

For an Anti-Terrorism Court, “High Court” means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction over the area for which that court was established. It is therefore not automatically any High Court or only the Islamabad High Court.

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