Lahore High Court challenges Punjab Defamation Law, 2024, arguing unconstitutionality and lack of media consultation.
The Punjab Defamation Law, 2024 has been challenged in the Lahore High Court after Acting Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan signed the bill into law. Journalist Jaffar Ahmad Yar and a citizen, Raja Riaz, have filed petitions against the law, arguing it is against the constitution and existing defamation ordinances and acts. The petition also claims journalists were not consulted before the bill's passing, suggesting it was rushed to control the media.
June 08, 2024
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