Imran Khan Lawyer Salman Safdar Big Presser About Imran Khan Death Sentence |

Charsadda Journalist

29 Jan 202416:57

Summary

TLDRThe transcript describes a press conference addressing legal obstructions faced by a legal team outside Adiala Jail. The team, representing prominent figures Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi, encountered unexpected delays and was barred from entering the court until after key testimonies, including that of Azam Khan, were completed. This obstruction is criticized as a violation of legal rights, including the right to a fair trial and legal representation. The situation escalates concerns about the fairness of the legal process, calling for immediate intervention from higher judicial authorities to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

Takeaways

😡 The lawyer claims obstruction by the court in Imran Khan's cybercrime case trial
😠 He alleges the court rushed proceedings, limited cross-examination, and restricted Imran Khan's lawyers
😤 He says the trial continued late into the night until 8pm with Imran's lawyers absent
😩 He asserts the court appointed inexperienced lawyers who rapidly completed testimony of 18 witnesses
😫 He argues this undermines Imran Khan's right to a fair trial and due process
😖 He appeals for the High Court Chief Justice and Supreme Court to intervene urgently
😣 He suggests the rushed proceedings are intended to quickly convict Imran before elections
😨 He says separate proceedings against Imran in another case were also obstructed today
😰 He claims the actions undermine Pakistan's legal system and constitutional rights
😓 He reiterates the need for urgent intervention to stop injustice and violation of rights

Q & A

What time does Imran Khan say the trial is taking place?
-Imran Khan says the trial is taking place at 8 PM at night, after the normal court hours which end at 3:30 PM.
Why does Imran Khan say his legal team was obstructed?
-Imran Khan says his legal team was obstructed from entering the courtroom in the morning and 18 witnesses were recorded in their absence overnight.
What fundamental right does Imran Khan say has been denied?
-Imran Khan says the fundamental right to legal counsel and to present a defense has been denied by preventing his legal team from entering the courtroom.
What does Imran Khan say about the Supreme Court's view of the case?
-Imran Khan says the Supreme Court granted him bail and noted this case does not involve a death sentence or life imprisonment, so it should not be rushed.
What remedy does Imran Khan request from the Chief Justice?
-Imran Khan requests the Chief Justice immediately intervene, stop the trial judge from proceeding further, and order a re-trial giving his lawyers a proper opportunity.
Why does Imran Khan compare this to a fixed match?
-Imran Khan compares this rushed trial at night to a fixed cricket match, suggesting the outcome is pre-determined against him without a fair process.
Who does Imran Khan identify as prominent lawyers affected?
-Imran Khan names Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani, and senior lawyers representing PTI leaders as affected.
What is the status of Imran Khan's other case?
-Imran Khan says his other case involving Toshakhana gifts was adjourned immediately without allowing his new legal team to present arguments.
What date does Imran Khan associate with these cases?
-Imran Khan associates the timing of these rushed cases just before February 8 with the death anniversary of a political opponent, implying political motivation.
What precedent does Imran Khan cite regarding fair trials?
-Imran Khan cites the case of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif having multiple delays and appeals contrasting the rush in denying him fair trial.