SC Reverses Order on Imran Khan's Defence in Defamation Case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, by a majority of two to one, on Thursday set aside its Dec 29, 2022 order endorsing the closure of the right to defence of PTI founder Imran Khan in the Rs10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In April, the apex court had resumed hearing a review petition filed by PTI founder and former premier against the closure of his right to defence in the Rs10 billion defamation case . Headed by Justice Ayesha A. Malik, a three-
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned a previous order that had closed the defense rights of PTI founder Imran Khan in a defamation lawsuit. The suit, filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is for Rs10 billion. A majority decision by a three-judge bench directed the trial court to allow Khan a reasonable chance to respond to interrogatories and continue the case lawfully.
The ruling noted that closing a party's defense is a severe measure, akin to the "death knell" of their case, and should not be based on technicalities unless defiance is proven. The court acknowledged Khan's documented inability to respond to questions due to injuries sustained in a shooting incident, stating that physical impossibility, not willful defiance, prevented his compliance.
This decision matters as it upholds the principle of a fair trial by ensuring a defendant's right to present their case is not easily forfeited, even in high-profile legal disputes.
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