Court issues strict directions in PTI founder £190 million case appeal
Key takeaways
- According to the court order, the bench comprising the Chief Justice and Justice Muhammad Asif directed that if the defence counsel is unwell, a substitute lawyer must be appointed;
- The written order stated that Imran Khan’s counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, had sought adjournment on medical grounds, noting that he is suffering from a retinal eye condition.
- The court further observed that if the counsel remains unavailable due to health reasons at the next hearing, a substitute lawyer must appear.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed written order regarding the appeal against the conviction in the £190 million case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, ARY News reported.
According to the court order, the bench comprising the Chief Justice and Justice Muhammad Asif directed that if the defence counsel is unwell, a substitute lawyer must be appointed; otherwise, the court may decide the case based on the available record.
The written order stated that Imran Khan’s counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, had sought adjournment on medical grounds, noting that he is suffering from a retinal eye condition. It added that during the previous hearing, the defence was given a final opportunity to present arguments.