Islamabad: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has placed restrictions on the dissemination of remarks made by judges. It was during the hearing of the petition seeking the recovery of Shehzad Akbar’s sibling, Murad Akbar. The court issued an order stating that only written orders may aired. No judge’s image or name may broadcast on television, as doing so would constitute contempt of court.
During the hearing of the case filed by Murad Akbar’s brother, Shehzad Akbar, who petitioned the court for the recovery of his missing sibling, the decision made. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani expressed concern over the potential misuse of remarks. He emphasized that any broadcast of such remarks would constitute court contempt.
Justice Kayani emphasized the gravity of the situation by asserting, “I am also writing to PEMRA. If there is any violation, the TV license will be revoked”. This statement demonstrates the judge’s resolve to protect the integrity of court proceedings and prevent any misrepresentation or misunderstanding of judicial statements in the media.
The Islamabad High Court’s decision has garnered attention and is likely to significantly impact the coverage of court proceedings across the country. It remains to be seen how this restriction will affect future court proceedings and media coverage.
