Peshawar High Court directs LEAs not to arrest, harass former AG
PESHAWAR: A Peshawar High Court bench on Friday stopped the law-enforcement agencies from harassing or arresting former advocate general Shah Faisal Utmankhel. Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Kamran Hayat Miankhel issued directives while hearing a petition filed by former AG Utmankhel against harassment and arrest under the 3MPO. In a short order, the bench said the petitioner should not be…
In a recent ruling, the Peshawar High Court has prohibited law-enforcement agencies from apprehending or harassing ex-advocate general Shah Faisal Utmankhel. The decision was made after a hearing where the court addressed a petition filed by Utmankhel against harassment and arrest under the 3MPO. The bench, comprising Justices Syed Arshad Ali and Kamran Hayat Miankhel, emphasized that Utmankhel should not be subjected to arrest or harassment until the next hearing scheduled for October 20.
The petition, represented by lawyer Yasir Khattak, challenged the actions of officials who allegedly raided Utmankhel's residence without providing any lawful authority or justification. The court acknowledged Utmankhel's constitutional role as advocate general and his right to due process. Utmankhel's representative informed the court of his intention to communicate further details regarding the incident, including the identity of the officials involved, pending the resolution of the matter.
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