Imran Khan bail plea in Official Secrets Act in Special Court
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The attempt by PTI Chairman Imran Khan to secure bail from the Official Secrets Act special court in the cipher case has encountered resistance from the prosecution, led by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). During the proceedings on Monday, the FIA's prosecution team raised a significant objection to the former prime minister's bail plea, contending that it was not maintainable due to the absence of a certificate containing the necessary details of his bail pleas.
In response to this, the FIA submitted an application to the court, urging it to reject Imran Khan's plea, stating that it was not suitable for consideration.
The prosecution team adamantly argued that attaching a certificate, as mandated by a Supreme Court ruling, was a necessary requirement for the bail plea's validity. This procedural issue cast a shadow over Imran Khan's efforts to secure bail in the cipher case.
In a separate development, the Official Secrets Act special court has issued an order directing authorities to permit Imran Khan to communicate with his sons via phone and subsequently submit a report regarding this communication by September 15. This directive underscores the ongoing legal intricacies surrounding Imran Khan's case.
Furthermore, during the hearing of PTI chief's contempt of court plea against the Attock Jail Superintendent on the same Monday, Judge Abual Hasnat Zulfarnain sternly instructed the authorities to implement the court's orders without any hesitation or delay, emphasizing the court's commitment to upholding the rule of law.
In summary, Imran Khan's quest for bail in the cipher case faced obstacles due to procedural issues raised by the FIA prosecution, while the Official Secrets Act special court issued a directive concerning his communication with his sons, and the judge displayed a firm stance on enforcing court orders during the hearing regarding contempt of court charges against the Attock Jail Superintendent.
These legal developments continue to shape the course of Imran Khan's legal proceedings.
