The court says the issue of Bushra Bibi, who is in custody, is a medical condition falls within the executive domain
ISLAMABAD:
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has rejected a petition seeking court orders for family meetings and access to a personal doctor for Bushra Bibi, and has referred the case back to the Superintendent of Adiala Jail with directives to decide the application afresh.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued a written judgment on the petition filed by Mubashra Khowar Maneka, daughter of Bushra Bibi.
In its judgement, the IHC observed that if the Superintendent of Adiala Jail rejects the application, the petitioner can approach the Superintendent of Jails forum. Regarding the supply of daily items to Bushra Bibi, the court noted that the Superintendent of Adiala Jail had previously stated that such items are provided.
According to the judgment, the inspector of Adiala jail has maintained that Bushra Bibi’s medical treatment is ongoing and she has also been transferred to a hospital outside the jail as per the requirement.
“The question of the medical condition of Bushra Bibi, who is in custody, falls within the executive domain. If there is any objection in this regard, a forum exists under the jail rules,” the court said.
The IHC directed that copies of the judgment be sent to the Commissioner of Islamabad and the Superintendent of Adiala Jail and disposed of the petition.
Imaan, Hadi case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the state on various applications seeking an early hearing on the suspension of sentence pleas of advocate Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha in the controversial tweets case.
Hearing the applications, Justice MuhammadAzam Khan observed, “We are issuing notices; we will also hear the other side.”
Advocate Faisal Siddiqui, counsel for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha, requested the court to fix the matter for hearing on Monday.
