FCC upholds ban on minority community publications
Says fundamental rights must be examined in light of legal source of challenged action
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has upheld the Punjab government's ban on publications related to the Ahmadiyya community. In a 14-page judgment, Justice Aamir Farooq stated that while the Constitution does guarantee religious freedom, it is subject to law, public policy and morality. The court was unable to proceed further due to a lack of concrete evidence and the petitioner's failure to avail themselves of appropriate remedies within the stipulated time frame.
The FCC ruled that the action taken by the executive, while not a purely executive decision, lacks legal authorization and therefore does not violate the petitioners' fundamental right to religious freedom.
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