Petition against ‘defamation law’ declared admissible in LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared a petition challenging the newly approved defamation law as admissible.

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The Registrar’s Office completed its scrutiny of the application, removing all objections and allowing the case to proceed.

The petitioner’s counsel submitted a copy of the statutory notification to the Registrar’s Office, marking a significant step forward in the legal challenge. The petition includes Chief Minister, Governor Punjab, and the Punjab Government as parties.

This development follows rigorous examination of the petition’s merits and formalities, confirming its compliance with procedural requirements.

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The case now moves forward to substantive hearings, where the court will consider arguments on the defamation law’s constitutionality and its implications on free speech and public discourse.