Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Justice Aamir Farooq reserved the decision on the request of chairman PTI against the notification to transfer the hearing of the cipher case to Attock Jail.
Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq heard the plea of former Prime Minister Imran Khan against transferring the Cipher case hearing to Attock Jail.
At the beginning of the hearing, the Chief Justice said to adjourn the hearing due to the absence of Chairman PTI Sher Afzal Marwat. Prosecutors continue to argue, I’m here.
The Chief Justice said that this is not the case, call Sher Afzal Marwat Sahib, the assistant counsel said that even yesterday the prosecution in the trial court said that the case is in the High Court, so the case was adjourned till September 14.
Prosecutor Zulfiqar Naqvi said that is not the case, there the case was adjourned because the bail case of the co-accused had gone up to 14.
Meanwhile, Chairman PTI’s lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat appeared in the court and read the notification of the Ministry of Law in front of the court. How can the trial be shifted to Punjab?
Lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat said that only the Supreme Court can legally transfer the trial to another province, the chief commissioner or interior secretary has no authority to transfer the trial to another province, there is malice behind changing the place of hearing.
He said that the purpose of the notification to change the venue of the hearing was to keep PTI Chairman in Attock Jail. It is not yet known under which law this notification was issued. Civilian trial under official secret. It takes place in the Special Court, only the Supreme Court has the authority to transfer the trial from Islamabad to another province.
He said that Islamabad is a separate autonomous region, it does not come under the boundaries of any province, the procedure for changing the place of hearing of any court is clear in the law. Consent is also required.
Lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat said that PTI chairman could not have been kept in Attock Jail after the suspension of sentence in the Tosha Khana case, if the trial was to be changed, he should have asked the trial judge but was not asked.
He took the stand that there is no reason to keep the former prime minister in Attock jail, Chairman PTI has been granted bail in the Tosha Khana case, Chairman PTI is currently in judicial custody.
Along with this, the arguments of the PTI chairman’s lawyer on the petition against the jail trial and judge appointment were completed.
Additional Attorney General Manoor Iqbal Dogal said that the notification related to the jail trial was for one time, when the notification was for one time, his petition has become ineffective, to issue a notification to the Ministry of Law in Rules of Business has the option of
He said that the Law Ministry had only issued the NOC, the change of court venue in the cipher case was only for one time.
The court had asked for an explanation of the notification of the Ministry of Law, on which the Additional Attorney General took the information and informed the court that on August 30, the court was transferred to Attock Jail to hear the cipher case. Law issued and it was the only authority, Ministry of Law issued NOC that there is no objection to change of venue.
Chief Justice Amir Farooq said that jail trial is not something that does not happen, what will be the procedure of jail trial, tell me about it. issued a court transfer notification as per law.
After hearing the arguments and positions of the parties, Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Amir Farooq reserved the decision on the request against the Law Ministry’s notification to hold the Cipher case hearing in Attock Jail.
Later, Chairman PTI’s lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat told the court that the decision on another petition of ours is reserved. Aamir Farooq said that I will pass the order on that too.
It should be noted that on August 29, the Islamabad High Court suspended Imran Khan’s sentence in the Tosha Khana case and ordered his release, while a special court established in Islamabad under the Official Secrets Act acquitted the former prime minister in the Cipher case. He was ordered to be kept in jail till August 30 and directed to produce them in court.
The next day i.e. on August 30, the special court of Islamabad extended the judicial remand of the former prime minister in the cipher case till September 13, while the Chairman PTI filed an application in the Islamabad High Court against the transfer of the judge and the case to Attock. Who was
The cipher case is related to a diplomatic document that allegedly disappeared from Imran Khan’s possession, PTI alleges that the cipher contained threats from the US to remove Imran Khan from power, PTI IK vice chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is also in FIA custody on remand in the same case, while former federal minister and PTI leader Asad Umar is on bail.
Chairman PTI has made Secretary Law, Secretary Home, Chief Commissioner, IG, DG FIA, Superintendent Adiala Jail and Superintendent Attock Jail party to the petition.
Chairman PTI had challenged the notification of the Federal Ministry of Law to transfer the court to Attock Jail and requested the court in the petition that the notification to transfer the court to Attock Jail is illegal and therefore it should be declared null and void.
He also challenged the authority of the judge of Anti-Terrorism Court No.1 to hear the cases registered under the Official Secrets Act and said that the judges of Anti-Terrorism Court No.1 do not even meet the basic qualification criteria required in this case.
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**Interview with Legal Expert on the Islamabad High Court Rulings Involving Imran Khan**
**Interviewer**: Good evening, and thank you for joining us today. We’re discussing the recent developments in the Islamabad High Court regarding the cipher case and the decisions surrounding former Prime Minister Imran Khan. I’m joined by legal expert, Dr. Sarah Malik. Welcome, Dr. Malik.
**Dr. Malik**: Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer**: To start with, could you give us a brief overview of the recent court proceedings in Imran Khan’s case?
**Dr. Malik**: Certainly. The Islamabad High Court recently ruled on the request made by Imran Khan’s legal team against the transfer of the cipher case proceedings to Attock Jail. The Chief Justice Amir Farooq was hearing arguments when it was stated that the authority to transfer a case lies with the Supreme Court, not a secretary or chief commissioner. This raises concerns about malice behind the venue change, as the PTI’s chairman remains in judicial custody.
**Interviewer**: That raises an interesting point. What implications could this have for Imran Khan’s legal strategy moving forward?
**Dr. Malik**: If the High Court sides with Khan’s arguments, it could lead to his case being held in Islamabad, where his legal team might have more leverage. It also casts doubt on the procedural legality of the transfer, which could provide a basis for further appeals. Thus, it is crucial to evaluate whether the administrative decisions align with legal protocols.
**Interviewer**: With the Chief Justice reserving the decision, what do you think the next steps might be?
**Dr. Malik**: The next steps will depend on the court’s ruling once it’s delivered. If the High Court determines that the transfer was unlawful, it will reinstate the case back to Islamabad, which could expedite the legal processes for Imran Khan. Should they rule in favor of the government’s position, the case will proceed in that venue, which could complicate matters for Khan’s defense.
**Interviewer**: Given the sensitivity of the cases involving former Prime Minister Khan, what potential impacts could these rulings have on the political landscape in Pakistan?
**Dr. Malik**: The repercussions could be quite significant. Positive rulings for Khan might revitalize his political standing and rally his supporters, while continued legal troubles could further isolate him. Political dynamics in Pakistan are often influenced by such legal matters, especially concerning notable figures like Khan. This could either solidify or challenge the existing power structures, depending on how events unfold.
**Interviewer**: Thank you for your insights, Dr. Malik. It’s clear that the legal maneuvering in Imran Khan’s cases is far from over, and many eyes will be on the Islamabad High Court’s forthcoming decision.
**Dr. Malik**: Thank you for having me. It will indeed be an important development to watch.
**Interviewer**: Thank you once again for joining us. We appreciate your time and perspective.
