Islamabad, Sept 25: Imran Khan’s plea against a potential military trial was dismissed by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) after the Pakistan government said that it had not decided yet on the former Prime Minister’s court-martial in relation to the May 9 riots, media reports said on Wednesday.
The administration stated before the IHC on Tuesday that a court-martial is not planned and that any action of this nature would only be taken when procedures are completed.
Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, an IHC justice, was hearing the plea.
Barrister Munawar Iqbal Duggal, the Additional Attorney General, made an appearance before the court during the hearing.
In response to a question from the court on Khan’s fear of being tried in a military court, Barrister Duggal stated that the federal government had not decided on Khan’s court-martial in relation to the nation-wide riots on May 9 that broke out after he was taken away by the paramilitary from the IHC in connection with a corruption.
But he said that if the relevant authorities decided to proceed with his military trial, then the appropriate legal procedure would be followed and the relevant court magistrate’s consent would be requested.
On the basis of this promise, the court dismissed the petition.
In relation to the cases brought against him regarding the incident on May 9, Khan has submitted a petition against his potential military trial.
The same court, meanwhile, requested information on the cases filed against Bushra Bibi, the wife of Khan.
Following a preliminary hearing on the matter, Justice Aurangzeb sent notifications to the inspector general of police, the secretary of interior, and other parties.
The case’s further hearing was postponed until September 27. (UNI)
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