Islamabad ATC directs authorities to allow Imaan, Hadi to meet their legal team in jail
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday directed jail authorities to allow lawyers representing human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to meet them in prison as the couple raised concerns over their access to their legal counsel and the fairness of proceedings in a case related to the removal of security barriers . The couple was indicted in the case on Oct…
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has directed jail authorities to allow lawyers representing human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to meet them in prison. The couple is currently facing charges related to the alleged disruption of the security route of an international cricket team and incitement to public unrest.
The case was indicted on October 7, and the ATC had previously disposed of the couple's plea seeking to drop the terrorism charges on October 10. The defense sought an adjournment, informing the court that the Oct 10 order was also being challenged before the Islamabad High Court. The judge emphasized the need for a fair trial and directed the prosecution to ensure the accused are granted access to their lawyers. The hearing was adjourned until October 14.
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