Case against Geo TV over sacrilegious content quashed
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 July 2014
Join our WhatsApp channel
A case against Geo Television for airing blasphemous content has been dismissed by an anti-terrorism court in Karachi. The court ruled in favor of the channel's management and others involved.Summary
KARACHI: A case against Geo Television for airing a program deemed blasphemous has been quashed by an anti-terrorism court, according to a report in Dawn.
The management of the TV channel, the host of the program and some others were booked on charges of airing the objectionable content during a morning show in May.
On the directive of a prosecutor, police submitted a report under Section 173 of the CrPC in C (cancel) class asking the court to quash the case. ATC-III Judge Saleem Raza Baloch cancelled the case after allowing the report.
Key Points
- Case quashed by anti-terrorism court in Karachi.
- Charges stemmed from a May morning show deemed blasphemous.
- Police submitted a report recommending the case's cancellation.
- Judge Saleem Raza Baloch accepted the prosecutor's directive.
- Management and host cleared of charges.
Relevant Topics
Ask AI: Understand this story your way
AI EnabledDig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.
Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.
