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Restrictions on meeting with Imran: IHC summons Adiala jail superintendent in contempt of court case

Court inquired whether a local commission was involved in resolving issue

By APP
October 24, 2024
Islamabad High Court (IHC) building. — Geo News/File
Islamabad High Court (IHC) building. — Geo News/File

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday summoned the superintendent of Adiala jail in person over a contempt of court case involving the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s inability to meet his legal team in prison.

IHC Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan heard the contempt of court case related to Imran Khan’s restricted access to his lawyers while in Adiala jail.

During the hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer, Salman Akram Raja, informed the court that not only has the PTI founder chairman been denied meetings with his lawyers, but also jail authorities have restricted their access to him. The court inquired whether a local commission was involved in resolving the issue.

Advocate Faisal Fareed confirmed that contact had been made with the commission, but further communication has not progressed.

Salman Akram Raja also highlighted ongoing problems in the jail, including lack of electricity for several days, and claimed that the PTI founder was not being allowed to move freely within the jail corridors. In response, the court issued a notice to the superintendent of Adiala jail and instructed Raja to file a separate application. The superintendent has been ordered to appear before the court in the next hearing, scheduled for Thursday.