Lahore Court Orders Meesha Shafi to Pay Ali Zafar Rs5 Million in Defamation Case

The Lahore High Court has ordered singer Meesha Shafi to pay singer-cum-actor Ali Zafar Rs5 million in damages in a defamation case, following allegations of sexual harassment, after recording statements from 20 witnesses and completing cross-examinations.

31 Mar, 07:30 — 31 Mar, 11:46

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This case is significant as it involves two prominent figures in the Pakistani entertainment industry and has been a high-profile legal battle regarding defamation and harassment allegations. The court's decision sets a precedent for similar cases in the country.

Key entitiesMeesha Shafi Ali Zafar Lahore High Court (LHC)

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The Lahore High Court ordered Meesha Shafi to pay Ali Zafar Rs5 million in damages
The order was issued in a defamation case

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The Lahore High Court issued a short order on Tuesday

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The court recorded statements of 20 witnesses

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Cross-examinations were completed earlier

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DawnMostly Factual155d ago

LHC directs Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to Ali Zafar

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday ordered singer Meesha Shafi to pay singer-cum-actor Ali Zafar Rs5 million in damages. The court issued a short order in a defamation case filed against Shafi by Zafar for levelling allegations of sexual harassment. Court officials said that a detailed verdict would soon follow. On Monday, a sessions court concluded the hearing, indicating that a final verdict was likely to be announced on Tuesday. In his defamation suit filed in 2018, Zafar had s...

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express-tribuneMostly Factual155d ago

Lahore court orders Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5m to Ali Zafar in defamation case

Court recorded statements of 20 witnesses and cross-examinations were also completed earlier

By Mohammad Haroon

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Lahore court orders Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5m to Ali Zafar in defamation case

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LHC directs Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to Ali Zafar

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Lahore Court Orders Meesha Shafi to Pay Ali Zafar Rs5 Million in Defamation Case

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Lahore court orders Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5m to Ali Zafar in defamation case

LHC directs Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to Ali Zafar

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