This legislation was put forth by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, a Member of the National Assembly (MNA).
The bill outlines penalties for individuals convicted of contempt, including imprisonment lasting from 2 to 6 years and a monetary fine of one million rupees.
It's worth noting that this law is applicable to both government and state institution officials, as well as the general public.
[1][2] On 24 May 2023, the Senate approved the bill, following its prior passage by the National Assembly.
The bill's stipulations do empower a bicameral Contempt Committee to potentially impose a prison sentence of one year and levy a fine of Rs.