LAHORE — Judicial Commission member Ahsan Bhoon has filed a Rs5 billion defamation suit against Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar before the Punjab Defamation Tribunal, alleging that the latter questioned his law degree and professional qualifications in television interviews and on social media.
Tribunal Declares Suit Maintainable
The tribunal has declared the suit maintainable and issued a notice to Captain Safdar, summoning him to appear on November 11, 2026. The petition alleges that the remarks were made during television interviews and through social media posts concerning Bhoon’s law degree and his eligibility to practise law.
Qualifications Verified, Petitioner Says
According to the suit, Bhoon obtained his law degree from the University of the Punjab, and the qualification has been verified by the relevant authorities. The petitioner maintained that the alleged statements had damaged his professional reputation and undermined his decades-long legal career.
Breakdown of the Rs5 Billion Claim
Bhoon has asked the tribunal to direct Captain Safdar to pay damages totalling Rs5 billion, broken down as follows:
- Rs1 billion in general damages
- Rs2 billion in special damages
- Rs2 billion in punitive damages
Relief Sought
Beyond the monetary claim, the petitioner has requested an order directing Captain Safdar to withdraw the alleged statements, issue an unconditional apology and refrain from making similar remarks in the future. The matter is now set for hearing before the Punjab Defamation Tribunal next month.
