The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for June 1 to consider the sentence suspension applications filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in their social media posts case, following Supreme Court directives.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set June 1 as the date for a hearing on the sentence suspension applications submitted by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. This decision comes after directions issued earlier this month by the Supreme Court, which had directed the IHC to decide within two weeks on their pleas seeking suspension of their sentences.
In a one-page written order issued following last week's proceedings, IHC Justice Muhammad Azam Khan a certified copy of the Supreme Court’s May 12 order had been submitted. The apex court had specifically instructed the IHC to address these applications within a two-week timeframe, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the matter.
The case involves social media posts by Mazari-Hazari and Chattha, which have led to legal proceedings. Their lawyers are now seeking relief from their sentences through this hearing before the IHC. The outcome of this upcoming session will be closely watched as it could potentially impact the future legal landscape for similar cases involving human rights advocates.
This development highlights the ongoing efforts by both the Supreme Court and the Islamabad High Court to address the concerns raised by individuals like Mazari-Hazari and Chattha, who are advocating for changes in how such cases are handled.
