KASHIF LAW BOOK HOUSE vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN art — 2025 PLD 311 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2025 PLD 311 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: PLD
Parties: KASHIF LAW BOOK HOUSE vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN art

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Judgment text as reported

KASHIF LAW BOOK HOUSE VS FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN art. 19---Right to speech and expression---Reading material---Scope---Right guaranteed by art. 19 of the Constitution is inextricably linked to and dependent upon right to read and receive information, as only then it is possible for right to freedom of speech, to be exercised in a wholesome manner---There must be sovereignty of choice to vest in a reader to sift through different sources of material of literary value which in turn, equips him or her with knowledge so that such right to freedom of speech and expression can be enjoyed---Such right is subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law, amongst others, in the interest of friendly relations with foreign states and it may include restrictions to be imposed, if relations with a foreign state do not remain so friendly.

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