The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is taking action against those who spread personal information about Justice Babar Sattar on social media. Here’s a breakdown of the situation:

The Case:

• Justice Sattar filed a complaint with the IHC regarding the leak of his data.
• The IHC directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to investigate the matter.

FIA Investigation:

• The FIA identified five individuals, including two vloggers, who were allegedly involved in spreading the information.
• Notices were sent to all five, but only two responded.
• The FIA traced 39 social media accounts potentially involved, but many were inaccessible.
• FIA contacted the social media platform (referred to as “X” to avoid revealing the specific platform’s name) for assistance.

IHC Seeks Social Media Platform’s Help:

• The IHC registrar’s office wrote to platform X, requesting information about the accounts involved.
• The IHC explained the leaked information aimed to discredit the judge and undermine the judiciary.
• The letter highlighted the dead-end investigators reached and requested a more proactive response from X.

Information Requested by IHC:

• Identity of account holders and any available contact information.
• IP addresses associated with the accounts.
• Any other details that could help identify the individuals involved?
• Confirmation of whether there was a coordinated effort to promote the leaks.

IHC’s Options if X Doesn’t Cooperate:

• If X doesn’t provide the requested information, the IHC might request a representative from the platform to appear in court.
• This representative would explain X’s policies regarding investigations and information disclosure.

Precedents Cited by IHC:

• The IHC mentioned instances where X assisted authorities in other countries:
  • British authorities are tracing those spreading misinformation (2018).
  • Indian law enforcement in tracking down users who spread misinformation during unrest.

The IHC is determined to hold those accountable for leaking Justice Sattar’s personal information. They are urging the social media platform to cooperate in the investigation.