The Islamabad High Court has ordered to complete the trial of the cipher case filed against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi among others in a transparent manner within four weeks. The Jail Superintendent has been instructed not to speak on the honor of the accused during this time.
In the written order issued by the Islamabad High Court, it has been directed that the trial of the cipher case should be completed within four weeks and the jail superintendent has been directed not to mention the dignity of the accused during this time.
In the written order issued by the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Amir Farooq, Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s request to stay the indictment proceedings has been rejected.
The written judgment said that the jail superintendent should ensure that the honor and dignity of the accused are not affected, the trial in the jail does not mean an in-camera hearing but an open trial. Make sure people see the court proceedings.
In the written decision, it has been said that an open and transparent trial should be ensured in all respects.
Justice Amir Farooq wrote that ‘immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution does not apply in this case, Article 248 applies to criminal charges made during official duty.
The court further said in the written judgment that Chairman PTI is the head of a major political party, his jail trial is going on due to his security, his family has earlier expressed security concerns.
The written judgment said that bringing the court from jail for every hearing could create security concerns for Chairman PTI, no proceeding could be invalidated merely on the ground that it was held at the wrong place, so long as justice was served. Failure to appear cannot result in the proceedings being void.
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2024-09-11 19:34:09
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Cipher Case Verdict: Islamabad High Court Acquits Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi
In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and party leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case [1]. The court’s verdict came after the government’s efforts to prosecute the PTI leaders, which were deemed as a “false case” by the PTI [1].
According to reports, the IHC nullified the conviction of Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case, which was filed against them [2]. The court’s decision is seen as a major boost to the PTI, which has been vocal about the case being politically motivated.
The cipher case has been a contentious issue in Pakistan’s political landscape, with the government accusing Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi of misusing official documents. However, the IHC’s verdict has put an end to the government’s efforts to prosecute the PTI leaders.
In a separate development, the IHC had earlier directed the trial court to complete the trial of the cipher case in a transparent manner within four weeks. The court had also instructed the Jail Superintendent not to speak on the honor of the accused during this time [3].
The written order issued by the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Amir Farooq, rejected Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s request to stay the indictment proceedings. The court emphasized the importance of ensuring an open and transparent trial in all respects.
The judgment also stated that the jail superintendent should ensure that the honor and dignity of the accused are not affected, and that the trial in the jail does not mean an in-camera hearing but an open trial. This means that the court proceedings will be open to the public, allowing people to witness the trial.
Furthermore, Justice Amir Farooq wrote that immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution does not apply in this case, as Article 248 applies only to criminal charges made during official duty.
The IHC’s verdict is a significant development in the cipher case, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond to this decision. For now, the PTI leadership can breathe a sigh of relief as the court’s acquittal has vindicated their stance that the case was politically motivated.
the Islamabad High Court’s verdict in the cipher case is a landmark decision that has acquitted Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi of all charges. The court’s emphasis on transparency and fairness in the trial proceedings is a welcome step towards ensuring the rule of law in Pakistan.
Cipher Case Verdict: Islamabad High Court Acquits Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi
In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and party leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case [1[1]. The court’s verdict came after the government’s efforts to prosecute the PTI leaders, which were deemed as a “false case” by the PTI [1[1].
The cipher case has been a contentious issue in Pakistan’s political landscape, with the government accusing Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi of misusing official documents. However, the IHC’s verdict has put an end to the government’s efforts to prosecute the PTI leaders.
In a separate development, the IHC had earlier directed the trial court to complete the trial of the cipher case in a transparent manner within four weeks. The court had also instructed the Jail Superintendent not to speak on the honor of the accused during this time [3[3].
The written order issued by the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Amir Farooq, rejected Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s request to stay the indictment proceedings. The court emphasized the importance of ensuring an open and transparent trial in all respects.
The judgment also stated that the jail superintendent should ensure that the honor and dignity of the accused are not affected, and that the trial in the jail does not mean an in-camera hearing but an open trial. This means that the court proceedings will be open to the public, allowing people to witness the trial.
Furthermore, Justice Amir Farooq wrote that immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution does not apply in this case, as Article 248 applies only to criminal charges made during official duty.
Background of the Cipher Case
The cipher case is related to the disclosure of a classified cable sent to Islamabad by Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington in 2022 [2[2]. Khan is charged with making public a classified cable – a cypher or cipher – sent to Islamabad by Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington in 2022 [2[2].
In June 2024, an Islamabad court nullified Imran Khan’s conviction in the state secrets leak case, also known as the cypher case[[[3](https://www.aljazeera.com