Writ Petition No.67129/2020
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media is now considered to be the most productive
element in spreading and sharing knowledge and ideas,
ultimately benefiting the public at large.
Having
observed that, this Court is conscious of the fact that
despite all above pointed benefits, comparatively a few
of the social media users have resorted to use it for
destructive purpose. In this context we are aware that the
social forums unfortunately are being used, by some of
the elements, negatively, and by their such nefarious
activities, the laws of the countries are being violated,
religious feelings of all kinds of communities are being
hit, let it be said that all this is being done under the
cover of “freedom of expression” and “freedom of
speech”.
10.
At this juncture it is important to mention here
that some individuals are of the view that Article 19 and
19-A of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, 1973, has granted uninterrupted right of
freedom of speech and information, therefore, no action
can be taken against any such material, as is part of this
writ petition. But, they are totally ignorant of the fact
that Article 19 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, 1973 in clear terms provides that said liberty
should be subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed
by law in the interest of the glory of Islam or the
integrity, security or defence of Pakistan or any part
thereof, friendly relations with foreign States, public
order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of
Court or incitement to an offence. The Court is
cognizant that freedom of expression is considered to be
a foundational human right of the greatest importance.
Yet it is important to remember that freedom of
expression, speech, tolerance and respect go hand in
hand. Perhaps some wrongdoers are not aware of the
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