Contempt of Parliament (Pakistan)

Contempt of Parliament is a law that passed on 16 May 2023, the National Assembly of Pakistan approved via the Contempt of Parliament Bill 2023. This legislation was put forth by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, a Member of the National Assembly (MNA). The bill outlines penalties for individuals convicted of contempt, including imprisonment lasting from 2 to 6 years and a monetary fine of one million rupees. It's worth noting that this law is applicable to both government and state institution officials, as well as the general public.^[1][2]

Contempt of Parliament
Long title A bill to provide for the punishment of contempt of Parliament
Passed	16 May 2023
Introduced by	Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon

History

On 24 May 2023, the Senate approved the bill, following its prior passage by the National Assembly. The bill's stipulations do empower a bicameral Contempt Committee to potentially impose a prison sentence of one year and levy a fine of Rs. one million on those found in contempt.^[3][4]

See also

• Contempt of Court (Pakistan)