The case was heard in the district and Majlis court in Islamabad, where Justice Shahrukh Arjumand presided over the central appeal against the dismissal of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.
Kawa Manika, Salman Akram Raja and other PTI lawyers appeared in court along with lawyer Emil Khan, assistant counsel for Raja Rizwan Abbasi.
Maneka expressed concern about the fairness of the court and wanted the case transferred to another court because of its pro-PTI bias.
Justice Shahrukh Arjumand responded to Manika’s statement and said that for the first time in his career, someone has mistrusted him.
Maneka gave reasons for his disbelief in the release of the marriage certificate on January 1 at a court hearing, contradicting his earlier denial.
Tension escalated as Manika and PTI lawyer Salman Akram Raja exchanged heated words. Maneka accused the PTI founder of physical violence and questioned Zulfi Bukhari’s involvement, leading to a contentious exchange between the parties.
In response, Justice Shahrukh Arjumand accepted the general view of the court’s findings, but said an evidence-based decision was required.
The court reviewed the relevant court case against lawyer Usman Riaz Gul and indicated the possibility of an appeal through higher judicial channels.
Maneka reiterated concerns about neutrality by suggesting a predetermined outcome in favor of PTI founders. King challenged the court, calling it “judicial negligence” and citing new legal precedent.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the court ordered the motion of no confidence in Maneka. This case highlights the complex dynamics at play in the legal battle surrounding the Iddat Nikah court and has implications for the wider political landscape.
