Actor Saba Qamar, recently applauded for her powerful and natural performance in Geo Entertainment’s drama Case No 9, has landed in legal controversy after a petition was filed seeking the registration of a case against her for allegedly wearing a police uniform without authorisation during a video shoot.
The petition, submitted to a local court, claims she appeared in police attire without prior approval from the relevant authorities, which the petitioner says violates rules related to the use of official uniforms. The matter has surfaced while Case No 9—airing every Wednesday and Thursday—continues to draw strong audience response, especially for Qamar’s portrayal of a rape survivor. Veteran actor Atiqa Odho has also praised her performance, describing it as deeply moving and effortless.
The case was heard by Lahore Additional Sessions Judge Ilyas Rehan, who took up objections raised over a video circulating on social media. Petitioner Wasim Zawar told the court that Qamar is seen in a dressing room wearing a police uniform and an SP-rank badge, adding that such use requires a police-issued no-objection certificate. He said he had earlier approached the Old Anarkali police station to register a case but received no response. Following initial arguments, the court adjourned the hearing until January 14.
Qamar has previously played a police officer in a murder-mystery drama aired on a private channel, but she is currently in the spotlight for Case No 9, which has been praised for its sensitive and realistic handling of difficult social issues. Produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment, the drama is written by Geo News anchor Shahzeb Khanzada and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain. It centres on sexual violence, legal battles, and the pressure of “Log kya kahenge?” while Qamar plays Sehar, a bold young woman who fights for justice against Kamran, a powerful businessman portrayed by Faisal Qureshi.
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