ISLAMABAD – The Lahore High Court whilst hearing arguments in a seditionpetition filed against Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat-e-UlemaIslam (JUI-F) today, sought tangible proofs.
The court demanded a transcript of all the speeches deemed seditious by thefiler of the petition to be presented as evidence in the court of law.
A formal investigation in the matter would then be kicked off if theevidence is deemed satisfactory.
A civilian who took the matter to court against the political and religiousleader claimed that the religious cleric had made speeches against thestate and had incited seditious action against it.
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Calling the Maulana’s speeches firebrand, and capable of plunging thecountry into anarchy.
