Pakistani Court denied the plea over Digital Assets of Ducky Bhai to have them back!
The Ducky Bhai court case has taken a crucial twist when a local court refused to overturn the confiscated property of his mobile phones and also his access to YouTube and social media account to the popular YouTuber. The case highlights the judicial hesitation to accept digital evidence, especially those of online control and purported malpractice.
Ducky Bhai (Saad ur Rehman) is a content creator with the greatest following in Pakistan. His legal issues have attracted the notice of many, both fans and digital rights observers who view the case as a challenge to the role of online platforms in the intersection of the law.
Court Orders More Indemnity of Digital Devices
It was reported that the judge ruled that the confiscated cell phones and access to the online accounts of Ducky Bhai would be placed under official custody pending the time the case would be reviewed. The court reiterated that even these digital assets might be needed during the investigation process and therefore their disclosure at this point may be premature.
This ruling identifies the increasing role of digital footprints in contemporary court cases. Social media profiles, personal communications and internet materials may provide important evidence particularly when there are claims of some online activity or communication.
Relief Granted: Return of Seized Items
Although the court denied Ducky Bhai the release of his digital equipment, it still gave him some relief. The confiscated amounted to 19 items in total, and they were ordered back to him. These are a laptop bag, identification cards, bank cards and a camera.
The ruling of the court implies a middle-ground solution, which is the holding of items that are considered necessary in the investigation at the same time giving back personal property that is of no direct relevance to the case. This action was regarded as a small yet pleasant reprieve to the YouTuber in the face of continued legal tensions.
This is Interim Bail Extension of Aroob Jatoi
The other important development in the case of Ducky Bhai court case is his wife Aroob Jatoi. The court granted her a temporary bail until January 6 giving her some legal protection in order to continue proceedings.
The extension means that the case is still under consideration in the court and the court has not made a final decision on whether or not she was involved. According to legal practitioners, it is not rare to find that interim bail extensions are an indication that there are investigations being done and that the authorities are taking more time to evaluate evidence.
The Digital Influence is taken through legal examination
The case has sparked speculation on the role of digital influencers as well as putting the legality of online activity into question. Having millions of followers, the content creators, such as Ducky Bhai, have a strong influence, and their actions are the ones that are more closely monitored by the authorities and the mass media.
The denial of access to social media accounts is also a matter of concern to the freedoms of expression, digital rights, and due process, as well as issues that are becoming more pertinent in the fast-growing digital Pakistani market.
With the Ducky Bhais court case still going on, everyone is looking forward to the next hearings and possible subsequent orders on confiscated digital forms. It is not clear whether the YouTuber will manage to access his platforms again before the case is over.
In the meantime, the decision can be used as an educational resource to remember that in the digital era, the online presence has severe legal implications.
Visit Pakistan Updates to get more news and updates.
