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CASE NO.:

Appeal (crl.) 734 of 2003

PETITIONER:

Nazir Khan and Ors.

RESPONDENT:

Vs.

State of Delhi

DATE OF JUDGMENT: 22/08/2003

BENCH:

DORAISWAMY RAJU & ARIJIT PASAYAT.

JUDGMENT:

J U D G M E N T

With

Death Reference No.(Crl.) No.1 of 2003

AND

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.......(D.14990/2002)

ARIJIT PASAYAT,J

Terrorists have no religion, no concept of communal or social

harmony and value for human life. Secularism, which is one of the

greats attributes of the Indian Constitution, is viewed differently

by some people. Communal harmony is not what they want. No religion

propagates terrorism or hatred. Love for all is the basic foundation on

which almost all religions are founded. Unfortunately, some fanatics

who have distorted views of religion spread messages of terror and

hatred. They do not understand or realise the amount of damage they do

to the society and as a result of these fanatic acts of misguided

people innocent lives are lost, distrust in the minds of communities

replaces love and affection for others. Neighbours belonging to