LEGAL
The Islamabad High Court has intervened in the ongoing £190 million case involving PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The court has issued an order preventing the trial court from pronouncing a final verdict while the case remains under review by the High Court.
The order was delivered by Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb, who were hearing the acquittal petitions filed by Khan and Bibi. The petitioners are seeking acquittal from the case and have requested that the trial court be restrained from proceeding with any further action until the High Court has reviewed their case.
The Islamabad High Court's decision comes after the accountability court had rejected previous petitions filed by Khan and Bibi. The High Court has now directed the trial court to continue with the proceedings but to withhold from issuing a final decision until further notice.
In addition, the High Court has instructed the lawyers representing Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to submit all relevant documents related to the case. The hearing has been adjourned until September 26, with notices issued on the acquittal petitions filed by the defendants.
The £190 million case has been a focal point of legal and political discussion, with both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi challenging the accountability court's previous decisions. The High Court's intervention reflects the ongoing legal complexities and the scrutiny surrounding high-profile cases in Pakistan.
As the legal process continues, the High Court's decision to halt the final verdict underscores the importance of judicial review and the procedural checks in high-stakes cases.
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