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2 5. Re-list on 26.08.2024. C.M No.01 of 2024 The exemption sought for is allowed subject to all just and legal exceptions. C.M No.02 of 2024 Notice. (CHIEF JUSTICE) Niqab

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Hamid Mir Vs Federation of Pakistan

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Pakistan

Country Location

Latitude: 30.50420402694667

Longitude: 71.31445294618544

Country Location (linked Case Law): Pakistan

Case Status: In progress

Case Outcome (Procedural)

Admissible

Keywords

Access to Information
Access to Internet
Firewall
Freedom of Expression

Judicial Body: First Instance Court

Court Name: Islamabad High Court

Case Number: 2487/2024

Case Summary: The petitioner, challenged the installation of a firewall by government authorities, alleging it adversely impacted internet services across Pakistan. The petitioner argued that this action infringes on fundamental rights guaranteed to both the petitioner and the citizens of Pakistan. In response, Deputy Attorney General Syed Ahsan Raza Kazmi requested time to obtain instructions from relevant authorities.

The Islamabad High Court allowed this request and directed representatives from the concerned government departments (Respondents No. 2 & 4) to appear in person at the next hearing to explain the necessity and legality of the firewall installation in light of the petitioner’s contentions. The case was scheduled for the next hearing.

Related Law

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Source Name and URL: Islamabad HighCourt

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Hamid Mir Vs FOP.pdf
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