The Lahore High Court (LHC) fixed a contempt petition for a hearing today (Friday) against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for allegedly using inappropriate words about judges.

LHC Justice Muhammad Waheed Khan will hear the contempt petition on Friday (tomorrow) at Justice A.R Cornelius Block Court 37.

The federation was made a party through the principal secretary to the prime minister. Ashba Kamran filed the contempt of court petition against the prime minister.

“Shehbaz Sharif used inappropriate words regarding judges. Contempt of court action should be taken against Shehbaz Sharif,” the petition prayed to the provincial apex court.

The petition said she found concern and disappointment regarding the recent statement made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the general council meeting of PMLN on May 28.

“During his address, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif referred to the judiciary as black sheep, a statement that not only lacks decorum but also undermines the integrity and independence of the judiciary, the cornerstone of our democratic system, this the petitioner is a citizen of Pakistan has locus standi to file this writ petition regarding a regarding PM Shehbaz Sharif’s contemptuous statement towards the judiciary.

The petitioner found the statement deeply troubling that a high-ranking official would openly disparage the judiciary, an institution tasked with safeguarding citizens' rights and freedoms and ensuring government accountability.

The writ petition was filed under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

‘Derogatory remarks’

The petitioner said derogatory remarks made by PM Shehbaz constitute contempt of court and pose a significant threat to the credibility and authority of the judiciary.

"Appropriate action must be taken to address this matter and uphold the dignity of the judiciary,,," the petition reads.

The petitioner said the act of PM Shehbaz aggrieved her.