ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition filed by the former prime minister Imran Khan opposing a potential military trial. The administration stated that a court-martial is not planned and that any proceedings in this regard will only be taken after the necessary formalities have been fulfilled.
Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, an IHC justice, was hearing the plea.
Barrister Munawar Iqbal Duggal, the Additional Attorney General, made an appearance before the court during the hearing.
In response to a question from the court regarding Mr. Khan’s fear of being tried in a military court, Barrister Duggal stated that no decision has been made by the federal government regarding Mr. Khan’s court martial in relation to the charges on May 9.
But he said that if the relevant authorities decided to proceed with his military trial, then the appropriate legal procedure would be followed and the relevant court magistrate’s consent would be requested.
On the basis of this promise, the court dismissed the petition.
In relation to the cases brought against him regarding the incident on May 9, Mr. Khan has submitted a petition opposing his potential military trial.
The same court, meanwhile, requested information regarding the cases filed against Bushra Bibi, the wife of Mr. Khan.
Following a preliminary hearing on the case, Justice Aurangzeb sent notices to the inspector general of police, the secretary of interior, and other parties.
The case’s further hearing was postponed until September 27.
