ATC defers verdict in November 2024 protest case involving Aleema after judge goes on leave
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday deferred the announcement of its verdict in the November 2024 protest case involving 10 accused, including Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, after the judge went on leave. The court, which had fixed September 25 for announcing the verdict, informed the lawyers representing the accused about the postponement. Judge Amjad Ali Shah had reserved the…
An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has postponed its decision on the November 2024 protest case involving ten accused individuals, including Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The court had planned to announce the verdict on September 25 but now set a new date for October 1, following the judge's resignation.
Aleema Khan's lawyer, Faisal Malik, expressed concerns about the court's decision, as he argued that the judge had not heard the defense's arguments. Malik claimed that the reserved verdict was unlawful because the accused's legal counsel had not been given a chance to present their case. He insisted that no evidence against Aleema Khan existed in the case and emphasized his intention to ensure the accused receive a fair hearing.
The protest, known as the November 26 protest, saw over 10,000 supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gather in Islamabad, defying a ban on public gatherings and a lockdown, leading to clashes with security forces.
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