SC fixes petitions on access to Imran
Three-member bench takes up pleas on Aug 18
The Supreme Court has finalized five petitions concerning former Prime Minister Imran Khan's access to the courts for hearings on August 18. A three-judge bench, led by Justice Shahid Waheed and including Justices Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Ishtiaq Ibrahim, will address these matters. Earlier, the matter was under a different bench.
This reorganization comes as the original bench found Justice Mazhar unavailable. Lawyers note that this new bench may be the first with proceedings whose outcome cannot be easily predicted, given the judges' strong reputations for integrity and impartiality. Imran Khan's sister, Uzma Khan, has also filed a petition seeking his transfer to Shifa International Hospital to receive proper treatment for his eye condition and related medical complications.
Despite the government's strong position, Imran Khan continues to have massive public support. However, the justice system has failed to adhere to due process and fairness, as outlined in Article 10-A of the Constitution, for the past two years. Former Supreme Court judge Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has urged judges to uphold their constitutional duty courageously to protect democracy and the rights of the people, especially in light of the political climate that may influence the judiciary's decisions.
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