Supreme Court summons lawmaker over tweet
Criticism on social media or television is deemed contempt of court.
30 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
MP Imthiyaz Fahmy was summoned by the Supreme Court on Tuesday over a tweet calling for an overhaul of the apex court bench.
Officials asked about his intent and warned that such tweets could have adverse effects, Fahmy told reporters after more than two hours inside the Department of Judicial Administration, which functions directly under the Supreme Court.
“I said we should talk on all platforms about reform. Everyone should have the right to talk whether it’s on Twitter or in the Majlis,” he told Raajje TV.
It was “unacceptable” to summon people who criticise the courts, he added.
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