Supreme Court Sets March 21 Hearing for Contempt Petition Against Imran Khan
Key Developments:
- SC Hearing Date Announced: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for March 21 on the contempt of court petition against PTI founder Imran Khan.
- Background of the Case: The petition, filed by the interior ministry, accuses Imran Khan of violating the apex court’s orders regarding the PTI’s ‘Azadi March’ on May 25, 2022. The SC had initially questioned the plea’s maintainability, deeming it “ineffective.”
- Alleged Court Order Violation: The ministry stated that despite SC directives to hold the march at a designated ground between sectors H-9 and G-9, Imran Khan and his supporters proceeded towards D-Chowk, allegedly defying court orders.
- Constitutional Bench Formation: A five-member constitutional bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan will hear the case, with Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Naeem Akhter Afghan, Hashim Khan Kakar, and Aamer Farooq as members.
- Contempt Charges: On October 13, the ministry filed contempt charges against Imran Khan for disregarding SC instructions. The petition claims PTI leadership misrepresented court orders and urged supporters to march to D-Chowk, violating assurances of a peaceful and lawful gathering.
The contempt petition seeks implementation of the SC order to protect fundamental public rights, particularly those of Islamabad and Rawalpindi residents. The upcoming hearing will determine whether Imran Khan’s actions constituted a violation of court directives.
