LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted permission for the Aurat March following a contempt of court petition filed against the Deputy Commissioner for initially denying the NoC for the event.
During the hearing, the Deputy Commissioner submitted the required permission for the march, scheduled for February 12.
A government lawyer presented a letter outlining security arrangements, assuring that participants would receive comprehensive security measures during the event.
Justice Anwaar Hussain led the proceedings, which included petitions from several applicants, including Lena Ghani.
The Deputy Commissioner explained that a cricket match and a horse cattle show were set for February 8, which had complicated the approval process for the march. He noted that discussions regarding the gathering’s approval were ongoing and that further meetings were planned.
When asked about the timeline for the application, the Deputy Commissioner confirmed it was received on January 29. The court inquired if there was a legal timeframe for decisions on such requests, to which the Deputy Commissioner stated that no specific duration is prescribed by law.
The court warned that the Chief Secretary could be summoned if the issue was not resolved promptly; however, granted the permission for the march.
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