Court says issue of health status of Bushra Bibi, who is in custody, falls under executive jurisdiction
ISLAMABAD:
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition seeking court orders for family reunions and access to a personal doctor for Bushra Bibi, referring the matter to the superintendent of Adiala Jail with directions to decide the application afresh.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued a written judgment on the petition filed by Mubashra Khowar Maneka, the daughter of Bushra Bibi.
In its judgment, the IHC observed that if the Superintendent of Adiala Jail rejects the application, the petitioner can approach the forum of the Inspector General of Prisons. Regarding the supply of daily items to Bushra Bibi, the court noted that the superintendent of Adiala Jail had earlier stated that such items were being provided.
According to the judgment, the superintendent of Adiala jail has maintained that Bushra Bibi’s medical treatment is ongoing and she has also been shifted to a hospital outside the jail as required.
“The issue of the health condition of Bushra Bibi, who is in custody, falls within the executive ambit. If there is any objection in this regard, there is a forum under the jail rules,” the court said.
The IHC ordered that copies of the judgment be sent to the Islamabad Commissionerate and the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, and dismissed the petition.
Imaan and Hadi case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the state on miscellaneous petitions seeking early hearing of the applications for suspension of sentence of lawyer Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha in the controversial tweets case.
Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard the applications and commented, “We are issuing notices; we will listen to the other side as well.”
Advocate Faisal Siddiqui, counsel for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha, asked the court to fix the case for hearing on Monday.
