Section 8
Prohibition of acts intended or likely to stir up sectarian hatred
Act: Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 |
| Section Identifier | 8 |
| Provision Title | Prohibition of acts intended or likely to stir up sectarian hatred |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 8 of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 cover?
It covers: "Prohibition of acts intended or likely to stir up sectarian hatred". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 8?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
ANTITERRORISM, ACT, 1997 ANTITERRORISM, ACT, 1997 8. Prohibition of acts intended or likely to stir up sectarian hatred.‑‑A person who‑‑ (a) uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior; or (b) displays, publishers or distributes any written material which is threatening, abusive or insulting; or (c) distributes or shows or plays a recording of visual images or sounds recording of visual images or sounds which are threatening, abusive or insulting; or (d) has in his possession written material or a recording or visual images or sounds which are threatening, abusive or insulting with a view to their, being displayed or published by himself or another, shall be guilty of an offence if‑ (i) he intends thereby to stir up sectarian hatred; or (ii) having regard to all the circumstances, sectarian hatred is likely to be stirred up thereby.
How to cite this provision:
Section 8 of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 ("Prohibition of acts intended or likely to stir up sectarian hatred"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/166008