VISHAL AHMAD SHAKIR vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN arts — 2026 PLD 395 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2026 PLD 395 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2026
Reporter: PLD
Parties: VISHAL AHMAD SHAKIR vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN arts

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Judgment text as reported

VISHAL AHMAD SHAKIR VS FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN arts. 10a & 19---Criminal justice system---Media trial---Due process of determining guilt based solely on legally admissible evidence is not always familiar to those without legal knowledge---Laypersons are often more persuaded by simplified and sometimes sensational narrative presented by media, regardless of its accuracy or legal relevance---Such loss of confidence in criminal justice system becomes even more pronounced when it is not just the judgment but the judge personally, who is subjected to criticism by general public---In such cases, trial by media does more than prejudice the right of an accused to a fair trial, as it dents credibility of entire criminal justice system.

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