An anti-terrorism court sentences the lawyer and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years each in a case involving the removal of barriers and alleged interference with official duties.
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court has sentenced lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison each in a case involving the removal of barriers and interference with official duties.
Judge Tahir Abbas Supra announced the verdict at Adiala Jail. The court also imposed fines under various legal provisions, according to Geo News Urdu.
Case Proceedings
The case against Mazari and Chattha was registered on October 25, 2024.
During the proceedings, the court appointed a state counsel to represent the accused. State counsel Atif Mahmood cross-examined prosecution witnesses, while the prosecution presented a total of seven witnesses.
The court had framed charges against the accused on October 7, according to the report.
Court Explains Sentence
The court imposed fines of Rs50,000 under various provisions. According to the court order, the sentences under three separate provisions would total 13 years. However, with the benefit of Section 182, the accused will serve a 10-year prison sentence.
The verdict marks a significant development in the case concerning the removal of barriers and alleged interference with government duties.