Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Justice Aamir Farooq reserved the decision on the request of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the notification to transfer the Cipher case hearing to Attock Jail.
Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq heard the plea of former Prime Minister Imran Khan against conducting the Cipher case hearing in 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 until 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 transferred 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.
Lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat said that the purpose of the notification to change the venue of the hearing was to keep the chairman PTI in Attock Jail. The trial of civilians is held in the Special Court, only the Supreme Court has the authority to transfer the trial from Islamabad to another province.
Lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat 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, the relevant court to change the place of hearing. The consent of the judge is also necessary.
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.
Lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat took the stand that there is no reason to keep PTI Chairman in Attock Jail.
Along with this, the arguments of Chairman PTI’s lawyer on the application 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, the notification when once If his petition has become ineffective, the Ministry of Law has the power to issue a notification in the Rules of Business.
The Additional Attorney General said that the Law Ministry had only issued the NOC, the change of venue of the court 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.
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**Interview with Legal Expert: Discussion on Imran Khan’s Cipher Case Hearing**
**Host:** Welcome to today’s segment. We’re joined by renowned legal expert, Dr. Ayesha Malik, to discuss the recent developments in the case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Dr. Malik, thank you for being here.
**Dr. Malik:** Thank you for having me. It’s an important topic that warrants discussion.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. The Islamabad High Court recently reserved its decision regarding the request to transfer Imran Khan’s Cipher case hearing to Attock Jail. What are the main legal concerns surrounding this move?
**Dr. Malik:** The primary concern is the constitutionality of relocating the trial venue. Imran Khan’s legal team claims that only the Supreme Court has the authority to transfer a case to another province, not the chief commissioner or interior secretary. This raises questions about legal protocols and potential bias in how the trial is being handled.
**Host:** That’s very insightful. The PTI’s lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat argued that the transfer is an act of malice aimed at keeping Khan in Attock Jail. Do you think there is merit to this claim?
**Dr. Malik:** Yes, there are valid concerns about the motivation behind the transfer. If the intention is indeed to detain Imran Khan unjustly, it undermines the fairness of the judicial process. The law dictates that civilian trials occur in appropriate venues, and any alteration must follow established legal frameworks, including the judge’s consent.
**Host:** The Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court expressed the need for further hearings. How do you see this playing out in the legal system?
**Dr. Malik:** The adjournment until September 14 suggests that the court is taking this seriously. They are weighing the arguments presented by both sides, particularly regarding jurisdiction and authority. Depending on their ruling, it could set a significant precedent for how such cases are managed in the future.
**Host:** In your opinion, what implications does this case have for political leaders and the legal landscape in Pakistan?
**Dr. Malik:** This case is critical as it reflects the intersection of law and politics in Pakistan. How the judiciary handles high-profile cases like Khan’s will set a tone for future political disputes. It’s an opportunity for the courts to reinforce the rule of law and ensure that justice is impartial, irrespective of one’s political stature.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Malik, for your insights. It’s clear that the outcome of this case could have far-reaching effects on Pakistan’s legal and political environment.
**Dr. Malik:** Thank you for the discussion. It’s vital that the public stays informed about these developments.
**Host:** And thank you to our audience for tuning in. Stay with us for further updates on this developing story.
