On Sunday, former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry was placed on a one-day remand in connection with a corruption case, following the expiration of his previous remand. Handcuffed, he was transported to Rawalpindi’s session court in an armored vehicle.
During the proceedings presided over by Duty Judge Ghulam Mustafa, the prosecution sought a seven-day physical remand. The Anti-Corruption Establishment informed the court of the necessity to recover Rs3.5 million from Chaudhry.
Despite the prosecution’s request, the court granted only a one-day remand, directing Chaudhry to appear in court again on Monday. Notably, Chaudhry had been placed on a one-day transitional remand the previous Saturday.
ECP Sets December 13 For Contempt Case Proceedings Against Imran Khan And Fawad Chaudhry At Adiala Jail
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) determined that the contempt case proceedings against PTI Chief Imran Khan and former party leader Fawad Chaudhry will occur on December 13 at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. Both politicians are currently in custody, and the decision to conduct the proceedings at the jail is in response to security concerns, as cited by the ECP.
Both Imran Khan and Fawad Chaudhry face charges of contempt of the ECP, and the ECP has now reserved its judgment on the matter. The decision to hear the case inside the jail is based on security concerns, as stated by the ECP bench.
This ruling adds another legal challenge for Imran Khan, who is already facing a trial within the confines of a jail for the alleged leaking of a diplomatic cipher. The contempt case against Khan and Chaudhry stems from accusations they made against the chief election commissioner and other officials during political rallies.
