لاہور ہائیکورٹ نے میڈیا کو زیر حراست ملزمان کے ویڈیو بنانے اور انٹرویو کرنے سے روک دیا اور اسے شخصی آزادی کیخلاف قرار دیا

 Some video clips have been annexed with this petition , which reflect that some people with cameras and mics in their hands are not only capturing the citizens on camera without their permission but also checking / interrupting them regarding their driving licenses , registration books of the vehicles and other alike documents in presence of the public functionaries who are legally empowered to do so . Learned Law Officers present before the Court candidly state that no one else , other than the public functionaries who are empowered to do the job . can do that . Such excess on the part of these camera men having mics in their hands is a glaring intrusion into the right to privacy , respect and dignity of a person as guaranteed under the Constitution . No one can be forced to reply the questions put by these unauthorized persons . It is very unfortunate that such illegal practice is facilitated and protected by the public functionaries . These videos are posted / displayed on different TV channels and social media , which results in humiliation and disrespect to those citizens .

It goes without saying that right to privacy is as important as right to freedom of expression and speech , rather in some situation it becomes more important and should be protected accordingly . Right to privacy means the right of an individual to control dissemination of information about himself . Right to privacy in other word can be said to be let alone ' . No one cannot be allowed to buy a camera and a mic and invade the privacy of citizens without any legal justification . The order was pronounced , dictated . prepared and signed on the same day .

Learned Advocate General Punjab and learned Additional Attorney General for Pakistan shall appear before the Court on the next date of hearing to assist the Court . Report shall also be requisitioned from the Chairman PEMRA , which shall be filed through a responsible officer regarding the action . taken against aforementioned illegal practices . Director General FIA shall also file his report through a responsible officer to explain the role of FIA regarding curbing the menace of cyber stalking .

In the meanwhile , I am persuaded to direct all the public functionaries not to facilitate any illegality which violates the right to privacy , dignity and respect of a citizen .

Any government official who enables or aids such violation of fundamental right shall also be held liable for the same .

Writ Petition No. 80758/2023
Vishal Ahmzd Shakir vs Federstion of Pakistan.
13-12-2023