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FAZAL MUHAMMAD KHAN vs State Ss — 2026 PLD 40 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT

Case information

Citation
2026 PLD 40 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT
Court
Peshawar High Court
Year
2026
Reporter
PLD
Parties
FAZAL MUHAMMAD KHAN vs State Ss

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Judgment text as reported

FAZAL MUHAMMAD KHAN VS State Ss.3 & 4---Contempt of Court---Unconditional apology---Scope---Court issued notice of contempt of Court to respondent, who was President of a political party, on making derogatory remarks against judiciary---Validity---Society in general and legal fraternity in particular expects magnanimity from a Judge in cases where a contemner seeks unconditional apology and Courts have been generous in such cases---It was not only a matter of scornful statement ridiculing Chief Justice of High Court and bringing him to disrepute but the respondent had threatened the Chief Justice with dire consequences notwithstanding that High Court had always strived to uphold the ends of justice without discrimination---Respondent and his lawyers assured that respondent had not consciously made the utterances and that he would make public apology in a manner that respect and honour of the Chief Justice and the judiciary would be emphasized---High Court advised that solemnity of respondent would be believed if he submitted written apology and also expressed his regret publicly through press conference for wide publicity---High Court accepted written apology submitted by respondent and in consideration of extending obeisance/mark of respect to the nanawatey members as a corollary, relieved him of the matter---Contempt petition was disposed of accordingly.

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