Al-Azizia reference: Make Kh Haris's objections part of record, directs IHC
The bench disposed off the petition.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday disposed off Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s petition and directed to make objections raised by Khawaja Haris part of the proceedings’ record.
Kh Haris—Sharif’s lawyer—during hearing argued one part of Wajid Zia’s statement was slashed from the record whereas an additional sentence was added on behalf of Wajid Zia, star prosecution witness. Haris added, “If hearing continues to proceed in such manner, what would happen in the comings stages”.
To this, Justice Athar MinAllah remarked that they were present there and would make trial transparent.
Kh Harif argued notification of his objection wasn’t enough, stating court was bound to announce verdict on the objection on the occasion. To this, Justice Mohsin replied the authority to announce verdict on any objection rests with the court. Haris said the procedure was court’s practice but not a law.
Later, the bench disposed off the petition and directed to make Haris’s reply part of the record.
