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Islamabad High Court Issues Notices to Intelligence Agencies Over Alleged Intimidation and Data Leak
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has taken action against alleged intimidation and privacy breaches, issuing notices to intelligence agencies and seeking responses within a week. Two judges filed complaints against alleged intimidation, with one judge highlighting a data leak compromising family privacy and the other citing interference during a case hearing. Meanwhile, the government denied allegations of interference, emphasizing the need for in-camera hearings on sensitive matters.
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by News Desk
2024-05-15
Islamabad High Court Issues Notices to Intelligence Agencies Over Alleged Intimidation and Data Leak

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has taken decisive action in response to allegations of intimidation and privacy breaches, issuing notices to intelligence agencies and seeking responses within a week. The move comes as two judges filed complaints highlighting concerns over alleged interference and data leaks.

 

One complaint, lodged by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, raised issues of intimidation and scandalization against a backdrop of a defamation campaign and data leak involving one of the judges. The IHC's Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, along with other justices, initiated contempt proceedings based on these complaints.

 

In a separate complaint, Justice Babar Sattar expressed concerns over a data leak compromising the privacy of his family. Justice Sattar underscored instances of alleged interference during case hearings and highlighted attempts to influence the proceedings. The larger bench headed by Justice Kayani issued notices to intelligence agencies, including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), as well as the defense ministry and other relevant authorities, seeking a response within a week.

 

In response to the allegations, the government denied accusations of interference, emphasizing the importance of in-camera hearings on sensitive matters. Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan clarified that requests for such hearings were made to safeguard sensitive information from public disclosure.

 

Law and Justice Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar further reiterated the government's stance, dispelling the impression of intelligence agency interference. He emphasized the broader public interest in conducting in-camera hearings on matters of national security.

 

The developments underscore the ongoing tensions between the judiciary and intelligence agencies, raising concerns over judicial independence and privacy rights in Pakistan.
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