The controversial TV drama “Hadsa,” which is thought to be based on the motorway rape case that shocked the nation, had its broadcast suspension overturned by the Islamabad High Court.
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) had almost three weeks to suspend the TV programmeme “Hadsa” before the ban was lifted and the Islamabad High Court granted the programmeme conditional permission to air. Numerous reactions were sparked by this choice.
On Monday, the IHC heard a plea from the TV channel’s attorney, who claimed that Pemra had blocked the broadcast due to a complaint without giving the TV channel any opportunity to respond or clarify. The serial was closely based on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway gang rape incident, according to Pemra’s attorney, who used this claim to defend the ban.
The media regulatory authority’s lawyer called the TV show’s plot ‘highly inappropriate and disturbing and portrayed a negative image of Pakistani citizens’.
The IHC judge overturned the ban following the conclusion of the arguments and requested an assurance from the producers not to air the allegedly contentious scene.
Hadsa makers rejoiced after the IHC decision.
The film’s director and star, Wajahat Rauf, expressed gratitude for the court’s decision, saying that it allowed Taskeen, a fictional character, to share her inspiring quest for justice on behalf of all survivors like her.
Rauf went into more detail, stating that the main character’s tale is more about a survivor than a victim, with a steadfast quest for justice.
