Scene Referencing 26th Amendment and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Cut from YouTube Version of Drama ‘Case No. 9’

A significant scene has been removed from the YouTube upload of the latest episode of the popular Pakistani drama “Case No. 9.” The deleted dialogue directly referenced the 26th Constitutional Amendment and Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, making it a focal point of discussion.

The drama, known for its bold storytelling on sensitive social issues, recently featured a powerful courtroom argument. In the scene, the lawyer for the female protagonist, named Banish, cited the legal opinions of Justice Aisha Malik and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah to counter character assassination against her client.

The Deleted Dialogue

The specific line that was cut came from the character Banish. She stated that if the 26th Constitutional Amendment had not been passed and had not become an obstacle in his way, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah would have become the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

In response, the opposing lawyer in the scene quoted a poetic verse, asserting that Parliament is the supreme institution of the country and it was the one that passed the 26th Amendment.

Public Reaction and Writer’s Response

Viewers who saw the episode on live TV confirmed the scene was broadcast. However, by the next morning, it had been edited out of the official YouTube version.

In reaction, the drama’s writer and journalist, Shahzeb Khanzada, shared the uncut clip of the scene in a post on social media platform ‘X’, allowing the public to see the original dialogue.

The removal has drawn attention to the ongoing public discourse surrounding the 26th Amendment, which changed the process for appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan and was criticized for effectively preventing the senior-most judge, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, from taking the position. Justice Shah recently resigned from the Supreme Court.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the 26th Constitutional Amendment?
Passed in October 2024, it fundamentally changed the appointment of the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Instead of the position automatically going to the senior-most judge, it gave the Prime Minister the authority to choose from one of the three most senior judges.

2. Why is Justice Mansoor Ali Shah mentioned?
He was the senior-most judge at the time the amendment was passed. The amendment was widely seen as preventing him from automatically becoming the Chief Justice, a point directly referenced in the drama’s deleted scene.

3. Why was the scene removed from YouTube?
The channel has not provided an official reason. Such edits are often seen as a response to the sensitive political and legal nature of the content.

4. What is the drama ‘Case No. 9’ about?
It is a highly acclaimed drama that boldly portrays the struggles of a rape survivor seeking justice in Pakistan, highlighting the legal and social obstacles victims face.