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SAEED GHANI vs Dr — 2022 YLRN 3 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

Case information

Citation
2022 YLRN 3 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court
Sindh High Court
Year
2022
Parties
SAEED GHANI vs Dr
Subject matter
Criminal
Provisions referred to
S. 26---P; S. 26; Penal Code (XLV of 1860); Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance

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Judgment text as reported

SAEED GHANI VS Dr. SHAHID MASOOD S. 26---Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.502-A, 499 & 500--- Defamation--- Council of complaints---Scope---Applicant assailed order passed by Trial Court whereby it dismissed the complaint filed under Ss. 499 & 500, P.P.C. on the ground that a specific remedy was given under S. 26 of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002--- Validity--- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002, did not derogate the general penal laws---No special law could declare a malum prohibitum as non-offence---Revision application was allowed by the High Court and the matter was remanded to the Trial Court for passing an appropriate speaking order after hearing the parties concerned.

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