1997 PLP 1434 (SCMR)
FAROOQ WELFARE CENTRE, RAWALPINDI through Chairman‑‑‑Petitioner Versus PAKISTAN TELEVISION‑‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1997 PLP 1434 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Saad Saood Jan, Muhammad Rafique Tarar and Saleem Akhtar, JJ |
| Parties | FAROOQ WELFARE CENTRE, RAWALPINDI through Chairman‑‑‑Petitioner Versus PAKISTAN TELEVISION‑‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Constitution of Pakistan (1973)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1997 PLP 1434 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1997 PLP 1434 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Saad Saood Jan, Muhammad Rafique Tarar and Saleem Akhtar, JJ.
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Cite this legal precedent as: 1997 PLP 1434 (SCMR) (FAROOQ WELFARE CENTRE, RAWALPINDI through Chairman‑‑‑Petitioner Versus PAKISTAN TELEVISION‑‑‑Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Dr. Farooq Kiyani for Petitioner.
- Mumtaz Ali Mirza, Deputy Attorney‑General for Pakistan for Respondent.
- Date of hearing: 3rd April, 1994.
Headnotes / Summary
(Telecasting of the information regarding missing children by P.T.V.). ‑‑‑‑Part 11, Chap. 1 & Art. 184‑‑‑Fundamental Rights ‑‑‑Telecasting of information regarding missing children by Pakistan Television‑‑‑Petition filed under Art‑184(3), Constitution of Pakistan (1973) in Supreme Court did not relate to the infringement of any other Fundamental Rights‑‑‑Petition was dismissed but dismissal of petition should not prevent Television Authorities from performing a public service that is aimed at tracing lost children.
Judgment & Decree
(Telecasting of the information regarding missing children by P.T.V.). ‑‑‑‑Part 11, Chap. 1 & Art. 184‑‑‑Fundamental Rights ‑‑‑Telecasting of information regarding missing children by Pakistan Television‑‑‑Petition filed under Art‑184(3), Constitution of Pakistan (1973) in Supreme Court did not relate to the infringement of any other Fundamental Rights‑‑‑Petition was dismissed but dismissal of petition should not prevent Television Authorities from performing a public service that is aimed at tracing lost children. Dr. Farooq Kiyani for Petitioner. Mumtaz Ali Mirza, Deputy Attorney‑General for Pakistan for Respondent. Date of hearing: 3rd April, 1994. This petition does not relate to infringement of any of the Fundamental Rights as contained in Chapter 1 of Part II of the Constitution. It is dismissed as such. However, the dismissal of the petition should not prevent the Television Authorities from performing a public service that is aimed at tracing lost children. A.A./H‑244/S Petition dismissed.