The case to strike down Section 20 of the PECA law remains unresolved due to the absence of a detailed judgment even after over three years. The short order, issued in April 2022 by former IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah ruled the law which criminalized criticism of state institutions unconstitutional, but with no explanation to his reasoning. 

Files regarding the case were only recently returned to the IHC but new challenges to PECA amendments have created uncertainty. Legal experts acknowledge that short orders hold legal weight; however, without a detailed explanation their strength is significantly diminished.