LHC rejects plea to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025

Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid hears petition challenging constitutionality of new law

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday rejected a request seeking the immediate suspension of the enforcement of the Kite Flying Act 2025 and directed the concerned parties to present detailed arguments in the matter. The court adjourned further proceedings until January 16.

Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid heard the petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel challenging the constitutionality of the recently enacted law. During the hearing, Advocate Azhar Siddique, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, argued that the Kite Flying Act 2025 was in violation of the fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution.

He contended that kite flying is a hazardous activity that has resulted in fatal accidents in the past, posing serious threats to public safety. The petitioner urged the court to declare the law null and void and to stay its enforcement until the final disposal of the case.

However, after hearing the preliminary arguments, the court declined to grant interim relief and dismissed the request for immediate suspension of the Act. Following the court’s order, the petitioner sought to implead the Kite Flying Association as a party to the case, which the court allowed.

The court directed the government’s counsel to come prepared with arguments at the next hearing and adjourned the matter until January 16.