A five-judge larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has resumed the hearing against Pakistan Tehreeek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on the charge of contempt of court for threatening Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry during a public rally.
Ministers and MPs of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were prevented from entering the IHC, who have gathered outside the court, showcasing solidarity and support for the PTI Chairman.
Furthermore, a large amount of police personnels have been appointed on the occasion of Imran Khan’s appearance in court. While PTI Chairman upon his arrival in the court, said that he will be addressing media after the hearing.
Hours before a five-judge larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was to resume hearing of a contempt of court case against former prime minister Imran Khan, the PTI chairmen on Thursday morning filed a miscellaneous application before the court seeking permission to submit written arguments in the case.
In his fresh plea, Imran Khan argued that the high court cannot exercise suo moto jurisdiction as per the Constitution. The arguments on the inadmissibility of the contempt case should be kept on record.
“The written arguments will also be explained during the course of the proceedings,” read the plea.