The Supreme Court (SC) has expressed resentment on a news channel and the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory (PEMRA) over a programme aired against the judiciary, a private news channel reported.
A three-judge bench of the SC headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja was hearing the petition filed by the Independent Media Corporation (IMC) on behalf of Geo Network against the negative propaganda by other TV channels and to resume its transmission on cable networks.
During proceedings, Justice Jawwad questioned the regulatory body about its presence during propaganda against the judiciary. He said where PEMRA was when propaganda was aired against judiciary. He said “for God sake recognize the right and wrong”.
PEMRA official Zahid Malik informed the court that they had forwarded the complaints to the department concerned after monitoring the said programme, adding he expressed hope for any action over it today (Thursday).
Moreover, Justice Jawwad Khawaja refused to disassociate himself from the bench, hearing this case, saying that the judge decides to disassociate as per the constitution. He said he had not received any complaint regarding it.
Justice Jawwad further said everyone should listen it that they would not let anyone to harm the dignity of the Supreme Court. He said the court and judges would not be pressurized through offensive comments.
Earlier, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja inquired the Attorney General if anyone has any objection on him hearing the case including PEMRA, Federation or any other party. He said that it should be brought into his knowledge if anyone has any disagreement.
