"Since, Basant is recognized festival and taken as cultural activity in the city of Lahore and other parts of the province, besides undeniable economic activity, the government is actively considering different options with one obvious choice to introduce fresh legislation on the subject containing stringent measures and guaranteeing the safety of human life and property, after consultation with all the stakeholders," the report said.
He pointed out that the government in past thought it appropriate to impose a complete ban on kite flying in order to save life and property of the citizens. "If there is a ban what action has been taken against the violators?" The court asked the law officer and added as to why the government did not take action unless there was a loss of life.
The court, however, directed the government to adopt all protective measures if it ever decides to permit the kite flying in future. The law officer at this assured the court that zero tolerance will be shown against the violators and the government will take well-thought decision to permit the kite flying in future.
The petitions were filed by bar members Safdar Shaheen Pirzada and Sheraz Zaka and contended that the kite flying had become a bloody sport and it should not be allowed at any cost.