PTI says 'judge faced pressure not to issue verdict' in Imran Khan-Bushra Bibi marriage case
Pakistan
Gohar calls court’s inability to pronounce verdict a ‘travesty of justice’, a 'conspiracy'
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has criticised the lower court's inability to deliver a verdict in the case involving the alleged illegitimate marriage of former prime minister Imran Khan with Bushra Bibi, calling it a 'travesty of justice' and 'pre-planned conspiracy'.
The district and sessions court in Islamabad did not announce the verdict on Wednesday. Instead, Judge Shahrukh Arjumand requested the transfer of the case.
Interacting with media alongside Shibli Faraz, Gohar stated that both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi had provided their statements to the court, but the judge allegedly faced pressure not to issue the verdict.
"This is not justice; it's a violation of fundamental rights. It's a travesty of justice," Gohar said, noting that the case, which should have been concluded in two days, didn't allow them to present evidence.
Gohar, however, expressed faith in the judiciary despite setbacks.
Gohar further mentioned that Khawar Maneka, Bushra Bibi's former husband, engaged in indecent conversation in the courtroom during his allotted time.
Expressing similar sentiments, PTI leader Shibli Faraz condemned Maneka's demeanour [in the courtroom] as immoral and obscene. He held the view that the court should have intervened to stop him.
The PTI leader remarked that it was evident the judiciary was fighting for its survival at this point in time.
