| Case ID |
17c61566-3dc1-43b3-9d54-7bec6befc789 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.16888 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 28, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the constitutional petition filed by the petitioners, determining that their conduct in continuing to re-broadcast the BBC Urdu Service despite a prohibitory order amounted to frustrating the court's directive. The court noted that while the petitioners had submitted an unqualified apology, their actions led to the conclusion that they were disentitled to be heard in the discretionary jurisdiction of the court. The court did not proceed against the petitioners in contempt jurisdiction due to their apology but emphasized that the issue of fundamental rights violations would need further examination. The court also flagged the incorrect reporting by the Dawn Internet Edition regarding the orders issued on October 13, 2004. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No.16888 of 2004, the Lahore High Court addressed the conflict between the petitioners, including Muhammad Imran and others, and the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority. The authority had imposed restrictions on the petitioners regarding the re-broadcasting of the BBC Urdu Service, citing violations of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance and the Constitution of Pakistan. The court highlighted that despite a clear directive, the petitioners continued their broadcasting activities, which led to the dismissal of their petition. The court's decision underscored the importance of adhering to judicial orders and the implications of violating such orders in the context of fundamental rights. The case raises significant questions about media regulation and the balance between regulatory authority and rights of broadcasters. Keywords such as 'media regulation', 'fundamental rights', and 'broadcasting laws' are essential for understanding the legal landscape surrounding this case. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
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| Judges |
SYED, JAMSHED ALI, J
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| Lawyers |
Raza Kazim for Petitioner,
Dr. Danishwar Malik, Deputy Attorney-General of Pakistan for Respondent No.2,
Muhammad Azam Zia for Respondent No.1
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| Petitioners |
4 others,
MUHAMMAD IMRAN
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| Respondents |
PAKISTAN ELECTRONIC MEDIA REGULATORY AUTHORITY through Chairman and another
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 1264,
2005 CLC 880
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
30,
199
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