ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved judgment over maintainability of the petition seeking court orders to stop Aurat March.
The petition came up for hearing before IHC Chief Justice (CJ) Athar Minallah Friday.
The counsel for the petitioner took the plea that we are not against Aurat March or their rights but we are against their placards and slogans. Placards and slogans of Aurat March are against Islamic teachings.
CJ Athar Minallah inquired from the counsel what has he kept on record which is against Islamic teachings. Have you seen today’s clarification which was issued in yesterday’ s press conference. They have said they are raising their voice for the rights which are not being given to them. Where any thing has been said against Islam therein.
CJ IHC said in his remarks their slogans are the same that which Islam has given them rights. Can we interpret their slogans on our own. Whoever had embraced Islam first of all was a woman.
CJ remarked “ they said in their press conference a day before they are demanding their rights which Islam has given them. When thing has been clarified in press conference then how can we make a different interpretation. Their yesterday’s press conference has been published in the entire media.
Counsel for the petitioner said I fully support the rights which have been given to the women.
The court questioned from him who has put to end the practice of burying the girls alive.
The counsel replied Last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) had eliminated burial of little girls.
CJ remarked the birth of girls is not considered good today too in our society. This Aurat March has yet to take place. Your petition is premature.
The counsel said “ we have come here to tell you our plea. You are telling us your things. You please see the slogans which have been attached with the petition.
CJ remarked it is necessary you should see Aurat March in positive way. How can you interpret their slogans on your own. You should tell to how many women we are giving rights of inheritance.
The court reserved judgment on the maintainability of the petition.
