February 9, 2026 - Comments Off on IHC questions the definition of ‘fake news’ in PECA

IHC questions the definition of ‘fake news’ in PECA

Islamabad High Court Justice Minhas has raised critical questions about how ‘fake news’ will be defined and enforced under the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The amendments, challenged by journalists and other media bodies, are argued to undermine freedom of expression and vest excessive authority in the executive. Justice Minhas has sought clarification on who decides whether information is fake and how proceedings in a case like this would begin, highlighting the vagueness in the law. 

Published by: Digital Rights Foundation in Digital Rights Tracker

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