Section 2
Definitions
Act: Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 |
| Section Identifier | 2 |
| Provision Title | Definitions |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 2 of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 cover?
It covers: "Definitions". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 2?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
ANTITERRORISM, ACT, 1997 ANTI-TERRORISM ACT, 1997 2. Definitions.‑‑In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,‑‑ (a) "armed forces" means the Military, Naval and Air Forces of Pakistan and there Reserves of such Forces; (b) "civil armed forces" means the Frontier Constabulary, Frontier Crops, Pakistan, Coast Guards, Pakistan Rangers or any other civil armed force notified by the Federal Government as such, (c) "Code" means the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898); (d) "Government" means the Federal Government; Inst. by Ordinance, IX of 1998. [(da) "High Court," means the f High Court having territorial jurisdiction in respect of the area for which a Special Court has been established:] and subs. by Ordinance, IX of 1998.(e)"scheduled offence" means an a terrorist or sectarian related offence as set out in the Act or the Schedule hereto.] (f) "sectarian hatred" means hatred against a group of persons in Pakistan defined by reference to religion, religious sect,, religious persuasion, or regional belief; ' (g) "Special Court" means a Special Court constituted under section 14; and (h) terrorist act" has the meaning assigned to it in section 6.
How to cite this provision:
Section 2 of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 ("Definitions"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/166002