The Supreme Court of Pakistan conducted a hearing in the contempt of court case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder but adjourned proceedings without a verdict. The constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin, discussed the government’s intent to pursue the case, arising from an alleged breach of a court directive during the PTI’s long march on May 25. The Additional Attorney General assured the bench of the government’s serious commitment to the matter.
Justice Aminuddin emphasized that if the court issued a formal notice, the PTI founder would be required to appear. He instructed the involved parties to seek necessary directives. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail underscored that contempt proceedings are strictly between the court and the accused, cautioning against emotional responses and stating that the court’s role was to facilitate due process.
Salman Akram Raja, counsel for the PTI founder, submitted a response and clarified that the verbal court order did not reach his client. He attributed this to disruptions caused by a mobile network suspension. Justice Mussarat Hilali inquired whether the PTI founder had been officially notified, to which Raja confirmed that the response was filed only after receiving a formal notice.
The court has yet to announce a new hearing date, leaving the matter unresolved for now.
