IHC declares keeping Bushra Bibi in solitary confinement a form of torture
Pakistan
The judge gave the remarks while hearing the plea for shifting her from Bani Gala to Adiala Jail
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Islamabad High Court on Monday remarked that keeping Bushra Bibi in solitary confinement was tantamount to torture.
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb gave these remarks while hearing the plea of the PTI founder’s wife for shifting her from Bani Gala to Adiala Jail.
Advocates Usman Riaz Gul and Khalid Yusuf Chaudhry appeared before the court on behalf of Bushra Bibi.
Justice Aurangzeb remarked that how the chief commissioner could declare himself the provincial government. "Keeping one in solitary confinement is a form of torture," he added.
The judge wondered that six miscellaneous applications had been moved against single writ.
The state counsel submitted that it was being assessed that no illegal step had been taken while establishing sub-jail. Justice Aurangzeb censured him that you have no grounds to contest.
The counsel sought adjournment to get the latest information regarding status of the petitioner.
The judge asked the counsel for Bushra Bibi if they wanted to shift her from Bani Gala to Adiala Jail and the lawyer replied in the affirmative.
Justice Aurangzeb asked the lawyers to submit written arguments on the next hearing.
Later, the hearing was adjourned for one week.
