Law: Press, Newspapers, News Agencies and Books Registration Ordinance, 2002

Section: XCVIII,19,20

Law: Pakistan Penal Code, 1860

Section: XLV,99A,298C

Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 10A

Press, Newspapers, News Agencies and Books Registration Ordinance (XCVIII of 2002)-------Ss. 19 & 20---Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss. 99-A & 298-C---Constitution of Pakistan, Art. 10-A---Cancellation of declaration of magazine---Due process of law---Preaching of faith by Qadiani group---Appellant was aggrieved of cancellation of declaration of magazine in question for publishing objectionable material---Plea raised by appellant was that declaration of magazine was cancelled on recommendations of Muttehida Ulema Board which had no authority in such regard---Validity---On receipt of material record/information the authorities after application of judicious mind issued show cause notice to appellant to appear and explain his position on the allegation regarding preaching of Qadianiat through magazine in question---Appellant appeared before authorities, filed reply and was also heard by authorities before passing order in question as envisaged in Art.10-A of the Constitution as well as mandated by S. 19 of Press, Newspapers, News Agencies and Books Registration Ordinance, 2002---Recommendations made by Muttehida Ulema Board as well as notification issued by Home Department were not questioned before any competent forum---Recommendations were in active knowledge of appellant, which had attained finality---Appellant through publishing objectionable material in magazine in question committed violation of law and authorities had rightly cancelled declaration of the magazine in question---High Court in exercise of appellate jurisdiction declined to interfere in order passed by authorities as it was well-reasoned---Appellant failed to point out any illegality, material irregularity or jurisdictional defect in the order---Appeal was dismissed, in circumstances..Date of hearing: 30th April, 2024.JUDGMENTCH. MUHAMMAD IQBAL, J.---Through this appeal under Section 20 of the Press, Newspapers, News Agencies and Books Registration Ordinance, 2002, the appellant has challenged the validity of order dated 15.02.2012 passed by the District Coordination Officer, Chiniot who while invoking jurisdiction under Section 19 of the Ordinance ibid, cancelled the declaration in respect of…

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