FCC upholds ban on minority community publications
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has upheld a ban on a book regarding the Ahmadiyya community, citing a lack of evidence from petitioners to prove a violation of fundamental rights. The court ruled that the executive's actions were within the bounds of religious freedom laws and public policy.
Why it matters
The ruling underscores the legal challenges surrounding religious freedom and censorship in Pakistan.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> fcc federal constitutional court ISLAMABAD: Upholding the Lahore High Court (LHC) decision, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has endorsed the Punjab government's notification regarding the ban on the publication of a book on the religion of the Ahmadiyya community.
A 14-page judgment authored by Justice Aamir Farooq stated that the Constitution guaranteed religious freedom, subject to law, public policy and morality.
"At this juncture, it is necessary to pause. The petitioner's claim that Article 20 has been violated requires a careful examination of the validity, strength, and underlying reasoning of the bans imposed on the books/material under the Cr.P.C. and the relevant Ordinance and the forfeiture thereof," the ruling explained.
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