Achi news desk-
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday rejected PTI founder Bushra Bibi’s plea seeking her transfer from Bani Gala to Adiala Jail
The IHC judge dismissed Bushra Bibi’s petition for not pursuing her case. She was imprisoned in Bani Gala after being found guilty in Toshakhana and illegal marriage cases.
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb issued the order. The court expressed its displeasure with Bushra Bibi’s counsel for not attending the hearing. The state counsel told the court that a meeting had been arranged between the PTI founder and his wife Bushra Bibi on Eid.
Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb told the State Council that they did not want Bushra Bibi to be shifted to Adiala jail from his home.
“She has asked for relief, I don’t know if she wants that or not. Both sides are playing politics with the court. It’s a joke with the court,” said Justice Gul.
Justice Gul said that the court confirmed that it wanted to decide the case after hearing arguments today (Tuesday), but the petitioner’s counsel failed to appear in court. He said both sides were not working well.
After the application was rejected, Usman Gill, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer, appeared before Justice Aurangzeb’s court.
The court told the petitioner’s counsel that their plea had been rejected for not appearing in court and for not following the case. He said Gill could apply to reinstate the application.
Usman Gill told the court that he is going to file the petition to restore a petition soon.
It may be recalled that on January 31, Bushra Bibi, the wife of the former prime minister and founding chairman of PTI, after her conviction in the Toshakhana case, was transferred to Bani Gala and her residence was declared a sub-jail.
Later on February 6, Bushra Bibi approached the Islamabad High Court for her transfer from Bani Gala to Adiala Jail.
