In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the arrest of PTI activist Sanam Javed ‘illegal’ and dismissed her plea for release. The court’s decision comes after Sanam Javed was initially arrested on May 9, 2023, and spent an extensive period in various jails across the country.
During the hearing, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb raised concerns about Sanam Javed’s use of inappropriate language in the future. Sanam’s lawyer assured the court that she would refrain from using such language going forward.
The IHC’s decision is a significant blow to the authorities who had been detaining Sanam Javed for an extended period. The court’s intervention has halted the plans to take her to Quetta, and she is now free to return to her province.
Sanam Javed’s arrest and detention had sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from political leaders and human rights activists. The IHC’s decision is seen as a major victory for the rule of law and a blow to the authorities’ attempts to silence political dissent.
The case highlights the ongoing struggles for political freedom and the importance of upholding the rule of law in Pakistan. The IHC’s decision is a significant step towards ensuring that the rights of citizens are protected and that the authorities are held accountable for their actions.
