Meesha Shafi Files Fresh Appeal in Ali Zafar Sexual Harassment Case

🟢 Key Points

• Meesha Shafi filed a fresh appeal in Lahore High Court.
• Appeal challenges sessions court verdict in favor of Ali Zafar.
• Court had earlier ordered Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages.
• Shafi argues trial court did not properly assess evidence.
• Case is part of a long-running legal battle since 2018.
• Legal proceedings also pending in higher courts.

🟢 Summary

Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi has filed another appeal in the Lahore High Court against the sessions court verdict that ruled in favor of Ali Zafar in a defamation case. The court had previously ordered her to pay Rs5 million in damages. In her appeal, Shafi argued that the trial court failed to properly evaluate the facts and evidence, and requested suspension of the verdict until higher courts issue a final decision.

🟢 Detailed News

🔹 Fresh Appeal Filed in High Court

Singer Meesha Shafi has approached the Lahore High Court, filing a new appeal against the sessions court decision in the defamation case filed by Ali Zafar.

🔹 Challenge to Earlier Verdict

The sessions court had ruled in favor of Ali Zafar and directed Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages over defamation claims.

In her appeal, Shafi’s legal team stated that the trial court did not properly assess the facts and evidence presented during the proceedings.

🔹 Argument Over Evidence and Findings

The appeal argues that while Shafi could not fully prove her allegations, Ali Zafar also failed to completely disprove them. It further claims that the trial court’s conclusions were not based on a proper evaluation of the case record.

🔹 Ongoing Legal Battle Since 2018

The dispute between the two artists began in 2018 when allegations of harassment were made, leading to multiple legal cases including defamation and workplace harassment claims.

Over the years, the case has become one of Pakistan’s most high-profile legal battles linked to the #MeToo movement.

🔹 Request to Suspend Implementation

Shafi has requested the court to suspend enforcement of the sessions court decision until final rulings are issued in higher courts, including pending matters before the Supreme Court.