Lahore High Court Petition Challenges PEMRA Ban on Court Reporting
A recent petition filed in the Lahore High Court by Advocate Samra Malik challenges the notification issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) prohibiting court reporting. The petition names PEMRA, the federal government, and information secretary as respondents, arguing that the ban violates constitutional Articles 19 and 19-A.
The petitioner urges the court to annul the notification until a final verdict is reached. This action comes after PEMRA restrained news channels from covering ‘ongoing court cases’ and directed them to only share information in the public interest, avoiding opinions that could influence investigations or trials. The regulatory body emphasizes the importance of disseminating only necessary information to the public through media channels.
This legal challenge highlights the ongoing debate over media freedom and the role of regulatory bodies in controlling the flow of information related to judicial proceedings.
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