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IHC Orders Jail Manual Compliance for Imran Khan, Annuls Azam Swati’s Physical Remand
The Islamabad High Court has ordered Adiala Jail to provide Imran Khan with all entitled facilities and annulled Azam Swati’s physical remand, stressing the need for justified requests.
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by News Desk
2024-11-01
IHC Orders Jail Manual Compliance for Imran Khan, Annuls Azam Swati’s Physical Remand

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered Adiala Jail authorities on Thursday to ensure strict adherence to jail regulations, mandating that former Prime Minister Imran Khan receives all facilities allowed under the jail manual. Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir issued the directive in response to a petition filed by Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rights of incarcerated individuals.

 

Senior jail officials, including DIG Prisons Abdul Rauf and Adiala Jail’s deputy superintendent, appeared in court to address concerns about the PTI leader's detention conditions. DIG Rauf confirmed that family visits with the PTI chairman had resumed and assured the court that all amenities provided under jail rules were available. However, Shoaib Shaheen, representing Khan, argued that key amenities, such as newspapers of Khan’s choice and regular phone contact with family, had not been consistently provided.

 

Justice Tahir questioned the jail officials about the inclusion of these amenities in the jail manual, receiving an affirmative response. In his directive, Justice Tahir warned jail authorities against any lapses, underscoring that compliance with the jail manual was essential for ensuring detainees’ rights.

 

In a separate case, the IHC annulled an order by a trial court for PTI leader Azam Swati’s physical remand in a terrorism case. The decision followed concerns raised over the repeated extension of Swati’s physical remand, with Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb and Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir ruling that he be placed in judicial custody.

 

Justice Aurangzeb, expressing reservations over multiple remands, emphasized that physical remand should be sparingly granted and justified in each instance. The bench reviewed a report from ATC Judge Abul Hasnat, noting the report’s satisfactory explanation of record requests to facilitate proceedings. Following the report, Justice Aurangzeb retracted earlier remarks expressing frustration over Judge Hasnat’s conduct.

 

The court’s decisions represent efforts to uphold detainee rights and ensure judicial transparency in detention practices, setting a precedent for compliance with prison regulations and judicial custody protocols.
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