As the Meesha Shafi vs Ali Zafar legal battle continues, Saba Hameed is said to be subjected to irrelevant questions at the court.
Now the songstress is upset over the treatment towards her mother. She pointed out how treatment like this in court, by people that are supposed to defend the law, is why victims stay silent.
The Gal Sun singer shared a video of how a lawyer asked Saba Hameed nothing of legal value. The questions instead focused on personal aspects of the lives of people the veteran actress cared about.
“Seeing my family, which is full of public figures, and especially my mother, being attacked with these irrelevant, baseless, deliberately triggering lines of questioning just to distract from the real issue is exactly the reason why victims stay quiet.”
Seeing my family, which is full of public figures, and especially my mother, being attacked with these irrelevant, baseless, deliberately triggering lines of questioning just to distract from the real issue is exactly the reason why victims stay quiet.
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) November 4, 2021
Meesha particularly called out the ‘moral jibes’ at her grandfather and brother. The incident took place within the courtroom when Ali Zafar’s attorney made such remarks. He later apologized and the veteran starlet no longer wanted to discuss the matter.
“Very painful day. The opp council attempted to humiliate my mother in court by attacking my respected grandfather (may his soul RIP) and then my brother’s brilliant art. Both men far above the lack of stature needed for this sort of moral deprivation.”
Meanwhile, many public figures voiced support for the Na Tutteya Ve vocalist after she shared the video clip of how gracefully her mother handled the situation afterward.
crass v grace . i don't have to say which word is for whom https://t.co/H3p54kyP9i
— afia salam (@afiasalam) November 4, 2021
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 https://t.co/ctytdA706t
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) November 4, 2021
Social activist Ammar Ali Jan even highlighted to cultural contributions of Hameed Akhtar. It’s just unfortunate how a legend was dragged into a contemporary issue.
Thank you. Miss him so much. https://t.co/6Tbo4Khz6e
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) November 4, 2021
I remember listening to Hameed Akhtar sb deliver a lecture at Al-Hamra on the history of progressive politics in South Asia. Was swept away by the depth of his knowledge & the courage/empathy in his viewpoint. Any decent society will celebrate such an incredible person's legacy.
— Ammar Ali Jan (@ammaralijan) November 4, 2021
Meanwhile, Netizens agreed that such personal jabs in a courtroom are far from appropriate.
This is why women don't speak up. Our courtrooms have no sense of decency. More power to @Sabhamid and @itsmeeshashafi for fighting the good fight. https://t.co/zgokkeHk03
— Товарищ Зил-и-Илахй 🇵🇸 (@XilleIlahi) November 4, 2021
Imagine an ego so fragile that your best line of defence are petty punitive attacks levied on a deceased man. Oh wait, we don’t have to imagine it… https://t.co/yJQXyBXOUh
— Nusair Teli (@NusairTeli) November 4, 2021
This is terrible! That lawyer should be penalized. But mad respect for your mother who took the high road here. Shows class and grace.
Sending love and good wishes for you and your family ❤️— Bilal Alvi (@bilalalvi87) November 4, 2021
Of course, one of the singer’s witnesses, Iffat Omar stood by her.
حمید اختر کی نواسی جس کا نام فیض صاحب نے رکھا۔۔۔ اور صبا حمید کی بیٹی سے کِس کو کیا تکلیف ہورہی ہے وہ صاف نظر آتا ہے۔But we know the truth and always with u . https://t.co/EH1Q335dkd
— Iffat Omar Official (@OmarIffat) November 4, 2021
What do you think about the lawyer’s conduct and how this reflects on the legal community? Let us know in the comments below.
