A petition challenging the controversial Kite Flying Act 2025 has been filed in the Lahore High Court, seeking immediate suspension of its enforcement and declaring the law unconstitutional and against public safety. The case has reignited debate around Basant celebrations and safety concerns across Punjab.
Filed by Sheikh Imtiaz Mahmood through his legal counsel, the petition argues that the provincial law was passed in violation of constitutional provisions and without addressing long-standing public safety risks. The petitioner, a sitting member of the Punjab Assembly, has already raised the matter inside the legislature.
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Moreover, the petition highlights that kite flying remains generally prohibited and categorized as a non-bailable offense under existing regulations, especially due to repeated incidents involving fatal accidents and serious property damage during Basant festivities.
It further states that government notifications permitting the manufacturing of kites and chemical-coated strings within residential areas have already been issued, increasing the risk of injuries, fires, and loss of innocent lives in densely populated neighborhoods.
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Additionally, the petitioner pointed out that several countries, including China, have enforced complete bans on kite flying events after assessing similar safety threats, making the local law inconsistent with global safety practices and public interest.
The petition urges the court to declare the Kite Flying Act 2025 null and void, while also seeking a stay on its implementation and all related notifications until a final judicial decision is announced.