Section 28
Transfer of cases
Act: Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 |
| Section Identifier | 28 |
| Provision Title | Transfer of cases |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 28 of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 cover?
It covers: "Transfer of cases". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 28?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
ANTITERRORISM, ACT, 1997 ANTI-TERRORISM ACT, 1997 28. Transfer of cases.‑‑(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, an Appellate tribunal may, if it considers it expedient so to do in the interest of justice, or where the convenience or safety of the witnesses or the safety of the accused so requires, transfer any case from one Special court to another Special Court within or outside the area. (2) A Special Court to which a case is transferred under sub‑section (1) shall proceed with the case from the stage at which it was pending immediately be fore such transfer and it‑ shall not be bound to recall and rehear any witness who leas given evidence and may act on the evidence already recorded.
How to cite this provision:
Section 28 of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 ("Transfer of cases"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/166028