The proceedings were prompted by a petition from citizen Azam Butt. During the session, Chief Justice Neelum criticized the police’s inaction after videos and images of the incident were made public. She emphasized that the Anti-Rape Act prohibits revealing the identity of victims and questioned how such sensitive information had been allowed to circulate.
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In addition, the court has summoned the Advocate General of Punjab and the Registrar of Lahore College for Women University to appear in person. Chief Justice Neelum has also instructed the IG to submit a detailed report on an incident at a private college and requested information regarding a recent suicide at Punjab University, emphasizing the necessity for a handwritten daily log.
The court’s rulings underscore the urgent need for accountability and thorough investigations into these troubling events within educational institutions.
