The Islamabad High Court has released a detailed verdict to annul the jail trial in the case involving the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan in cipher case.
In a detailed judgment spanning 69 pages, Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb underscored the significance of the open court principle in a democratic society, emphasizing its applicability to all judicial proceedings.
The ruling extensively refers to judicial decisions from other nations, including the United States, Canada, and India, incorporating these references into the judgment’s fabric. The essence of the decision asserts that no individual should be deprived of the right to an open trial in court, a fundamental tenet of justice.
The judgment raises questions about the initiation of the approval process for the jail trial despite its prior authorization. The judge’s decision to restart the approval procedure indicates a perceived misalignment with legal protocols. Specifically, the judge expressed concerns that the prison trial did not adhere to federal sanctioning under the High Court Rules.
The judge, before proceeding with the trial, deemed it imperative to ensure that all legal prerequisites were met. The nullification of the jail trial stems from the determination that these legal requirements were not satisfied. The decision prompts a contemplation of the initial steps taken in this process and calls for a thorough examination.
As this development unfolds, it leaves room for speculation about the founder of PTI, who may harbor apprehensions about the trial process. In the event of any such concerns or strong legal arguments, there remains the option for the founder of PTI to file an application in response to this decision.
