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Summary Senate has passed the Contempt of Court Bill with majority support.
The bill has already been passed by the National Assembly.Earlier‚ the Contempt of Court Bill‚ 2012 was moved in the Senate on Wednesday evening.The House adopted a motion moved by the Law Minister suspending rules to take up consideration of the bill immediately.Taking part in general debate on the Bill‚ Leader of the Opposition Ishaq Dar said it is a malafide attempt and amounts to lowering the prestige of the Parliament.He demanded withdrawal of bill otherwise the opposition will take appropriate action to ensure that the bill doesnt stay on the statute book even if it becomes an act.Azam Khan Hoti said it is for the Parliament to decide its role and all institutions should work within their jurisdiction.Aitzaz Ahsan said the contempt of court law is overall good as its strikes balance in the power of the judiciary. However‚ two of its sections might describe as against the constitution.He said any law framed in haste is counterproductive.Mian Raza Rabbani said it is time to show maturity and demonstrate political and judicial restraint.
