Court emphasizes zero tolerance for indecent social media material against women

The Supreme Court on Monday took a strict stance against the circulation of obscene content targeting women on social media. The bench warned that if the situation has become so alarming, children should not be given mobile phones. It stressed that crimes attacking personal dignity must be addressed firmly.

Bail Petition Hearing Highlights

Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail made these remarks while the court considered a bail petition in a case involving alleged immoral content against women online.

The hearing was conducted by a two-member bench comprising Justice Mandokhail and Justice Musarrat Hilali, regarding the bail application of accused Tayyab Dar, charged with posting objectionable content about women on social media.

Arguments from Both Sides

The complainant’s counsel highlighted that the offensive material remained accessible on social media and included posts about women so explicit that they could not even be read aloud in court.

The defense argued that the posts were uploaded by the accused’s son, asserting that the father could not be held responsible. They also claimed that the SIM card in the father’s name was used by the son.

However, the complainant’s counsel countered that both father and son had access to the same mobile phone, establishing the father’s connection to the posts.

Court Observations

Justice Mandokhail remarked that if the situation was truly alarming, children should not be allowed mobile phones. He emphasized that such crimes must be treated seriously to protect the honor of individuals.

Justice Musarrat Hilali questioned whether the accused was aware of how his number was being used and noted that documentary evidence was available against Tayyab Dar.

The court granted additional time to the complainant’s counsel to submit further documents and adjourned the hearing for one week.