15/07/2022
PLJ 2022 LAH 10
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973--
----Art. 199--Constitutional petition--Printing of National flag on distorted shaped portraits, is ugly cartions disgraceful printing on cloths--Undermining of national dignity--National Policy--National flag protocol--Our flag of a crescent and star (Parcham-E-Sitar-O-Hilal), like other national flags of any nation, has a unique importance for it symbolizes our history, present as well as national policy--It must not fly or be displayed upside down or with a crescent and star facing left--It must not be displayed where it is likely to get dirty--It must not be set on fire or trampled upon--It must not be buried or lowered into a grave--Printing of flags in different colours, on distorted shaped portraits, in ugly cartoons, its disgraceful imprint on cloths undermining national dignity may be considered defilement--Petition disposed of.
[Pp. 12 & 14] A, B & D
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860)--
----S. 123-B--Defilement of national flag--Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, Section 123-B defines defilement of national flag an offence punishable with 3 years’ imprisonment.
