Islamabad High Court (IHC) has remarked the court decision for abolishing the right to cross question runs contrary to the law.
IHC has issued the written decision regarding restoration of right of Khawaja Asif to cross questioning Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.
The decision was written by Chief Justice (CJ) IHC Athar Minallah here Monday.
It has been said in the decision the record reveals both the parties are responsible for delay. The trial court decision for abolishing right to cross examining is against the law which is nullified. The decision for abolishing right to cross question in not in line with set principles of transparent trial. The trial court gave the decision of abolishing right to cross question in haste. The trial court did not implement the mandatory principles of transparency while giving decision.
The court also made the written arguments of lawyers of Imran Khan and Khawaja Asif part of the written decision.
According to the counsel for petitioner the trial court abolished the right to cross examine Imran Khan and his witnesses without issuing any notice.
As per counsel for PM Imran Khan trial court decided to abolish right to cross examine due to the attitude of Khawaja Asif.
Imran Khan has filed a defamation suit of Rs 10 billion against Khawaja Asif due to Khawaja Asif statement about Shaukat Khanum hospital.
Trial court had abolished the right of Khawaja Asif to cross question Imran Khan and his witnesses which was challenged in IHC.
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