Rajab Butt again apologises from Makkah over controversial perfume launch

YouTuber Rajab Butt has again shared his apology over controversial launch of  ‘295 Perfume’ following backlash and registration of case under PECA law.

In a video shared from Makkah during Umrah, Butt again issued apology over the issue and said allwas unintentional and he appealed to Punjab government, ulemas and bars to look into the matter and provide him justice.

Earlier, he sought forgiveness from Almighty Allah and the people of Pakistan for any unintended offense caused by his words during the launch event.

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Definition of Article 295-A and 295-C

“295-A. Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of His Majesty's subjects, by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representations, insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both."

Section 295-A has already become a dead letter because of Pakistan's hapless minorities, whose places of worship are routinely ransacked and desecrated

It is useful to compare it to the situation in present-day Pakistan. The law as it stands today in the Pakistan Penal Code reads:

295-C. Use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of the Holy Prophet (PBUH):

Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine."