LAHORE:A defamation suit of Rs5 billion has been filed by member Judicial Commission Ahsan Bhoon against Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar in the Punjab Defamation Tribunal.

The Defamation Tribunal (DT) while declaring the claim by Ahsan Bhoon maintainable has issued notice to Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar for November 11.

Ahsan Bhoon has alleged in his suit that Capt (Retd) Muhammad Safdar gave insulting remarks about his degree and eligibility for law practice in TV interviews and on social media while his law degree has been obtained from Punjab university and verified by the respective institutions.

Ahsan Bhoon took the plea the alleged statements by Capt (Retd) Muhammad Safdar has damaged his legal services and professional credibility spanning several decades.

Bhoon has requested the tribunal to direct Captain (Retd) Safdar to pay Rs1 billion in general damages, Rs2 billion in special damages and Rs2 billion in punitive damages.

Request has also been made for asking Capt (Retd) Safdar to withdraw his alleged statements, tender unconditional apology and refrain from issuing such statements in future.