Supreme Court of India

Mohd. Iqbal M. Shaikh and Ors. v. State of Maharashtra

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Reported as [1998] 2 S.C.R. 734
Bench G.N. Ray and G.B. Pattanaik JJ.
Decided 15 April 1998

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Criminal Law : Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987: Section c 2(h). 'Terrorist act '-Meaning of-As a sequel to the demolition of Bahri Masjid, the house of Hindus was set afire by members of the rival community with the result that several persons were burnt alive-Held: 'Terrorist act' produces a prolonged psychological effect on society, disturbs even the tempo and tranquillity of society and creates a sense of fear and insecurity in the minds of a section of the society or society at large-Therefore, having regard to the sensitive and tense atmosphere then prevailing

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Of those, 1 relied on · 3 referred to

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