In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has annulled the jail trial of former minister Fawad Chaudhry in the contempt of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) case. The court’s decision has nullified the complete jail proceedings of the ECP and the charge sheet filed against Fawad Chaudhry in Adiala Jail.
The contempt of ECP case was initiated against Fawad Chaudhry for allegedly humiliating the Commission and the Chief Election Commissioner. The ECP had issued an arrest warrant for Fawad Chaudhry on July 11 and adjourned the hearing of the case till August 7.
However, Fawad Chaudhry had petitioned the IHC against the ECP’s decision, arguing that the Commission had no authority to conduct a jail trial. The IHC, after hearing the petition, has annulled the jail trial and nullified the jail proceedings and charge sheet.
This development is a significant blow to the ECP’s efforts to prosecute Fawad Chaudhry for contempt. The annulment of the jail trial and proceedings means that Fawad Chaudhry will not face any further action in this case.
The case has sparked a debate about the limits of the ECP’s authority and its ability to prosecute individuals for contempt. The ECP has been criticized for its handling of the case, with some arguing that it has overstepped its authority.
The annulment of the jail trial is a victory for Fawad Chaudhry and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The party has been critical of the ECP’s actions and has accused it of being biased against them.
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