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promulgation
thereof
unconstitutional,
is
declared
invalid
as
beyond
reasonable doubt and it is, therefore,
struck down.
(f)
The offence under section 20 of the
Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act,
2016 to the extent of the expression “or
harms
the
reputation”
and
the
punishment thereof is unconstitutional,
invalid beyond reasonable doubt and is,
therefore, struck down.
(g)
The proceedings against the petitioners
in
the
connected
consequently
quashed.
a
petitions
nullity
However,
the
and
are
thus
aggrieved
complainants would be at liberty to avail
the
remedies
respective
provided
laws
in
the
under
context
the
of
defamation.
(h)
The Federal Government is expected to
review the defamation laws, particularly
the Defamation Ordinance, 2002 and
thereafter
legislation
(Parliament)
propose
to
the
appropriate
Majlis-e-Shoora
for
implementation effective.
making
its