Imran Khan to Appear via Video Link Today
The court's order to present Imran Khan via video link or in person has significant implications for the ongoing case, as the authorities must ensure compliance to avoid strict action. The developments in the case will be closely watched, as the court seeks to clarify the matter of meetings and communication between Imran Khan and his lawyers.
The Islamabad High Court has ordered the authorities to present former Prime Minister Imran Khan via video link today at 2 PM or in person by 3 PM, emphasizing that non-compliance will result in strict action. This development comes as the court hears a case challenging the denial of lawyers' access to Imran Khan, who is currently in detention.
The court's directive follows Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan's expression of dissatisfaction with a list allegedly from Imran Khan and the jail authorities' initial failure to meet with PTI leader Mashal Yousafzai. The court has also sought clarification on the matter of meetings and communication between Imran Khan and his lawyers, directing the jail authorities to submit a report by March 28.
In a related development, an anti-terrorism court has extended the interim bail of Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, in three cases related to the November 26 protests. The court has also extended the interim bail of PTI leaders until May 5 in a case related to a protest outside the Supreme Court building. Meanwhile, the Acting Chief Justice of the IHC has dismissed contempt of court proceedings against 36 lawyers involved in a protest against the demolition of their alleged illegal chambers at the Islamabad District Courts.
The Islamabad High Court has reserved its decision on the petition of Chairman Public Accounts Committee Junaid Akbar and others to meet PTI founder Imran Khan in jail. The court's decision to seek a record of Imran Khan's meetings and keep the application pending until the record is provided has added a new dimension to the case, as the list of party leaders seeking to meet Imran Khan has been sent to the jail authorities.
