Petition filed in SC against contempt of court bill

Islamabad : Pakistan | Jul 10, 2012 at 1:01 AM PDT

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A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday challenging the new contempt of court bill, DawnNews reported. The National Assembly had on Monday passed the 13-clause bill which exempts holders of public office from the mischief of contempt in exercise of powers and performance of functions... FULL ARTICLE AT DAWN

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Pakistan Prime Minister Gilani waves to supporters from the steps of the Supreme Court after his contempt hearing in Islamabad

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