Govt files fresh review plea against SC order on Imran’s hospital transfer
Petition refiled after registrar’s office raised objections to the earlier review plea
The Islamabad chief commissioner has challenged the Supreme Court's August 18 order directing the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to a private hospital, claiming the decision contains legal errors and conflicts with prison rules. The SC had ordered Imran to be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for treatment, with the government tasked to arrange weekly family meetings.
The government filed a review petition, describing the order as "discriminatory". The Supreme Court returned the petition due to incomplete paper books. The chief commissioner argued that transferring a convicted prisoner to a private hospital violates Pakistan Prison Rules and could increase security risks. The petition also questioned the fairness of the court's decision, citing lack of prior notice and non-expert medical opinions.
It further challenged the medical board's report, which suggested Imran's condition was not critical. The review petition also objected to granting Imran special rights beyond other prisoners.
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