Islamabad High Court Issues Written Order on Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s Bail Plea in Tosha Khana Case
The Islamabad High Court has issued a written order on the bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Tosha Khana 2 case. The decision, authored by Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb, outlines the timeline for the resolution of bail applications according to the National Judicial Policy.
Bail Decision Timelines as per Judicial Policy
The court’s written judgment emphasized that:
- Magistrate courts must decide on bail applications within 3 days.
- Sessions courts are required to conclude bail matters within 5 days.
- The High Court is mandated to resolve bail petitions within 7 days.
Applicability to Special Courts
The Islamabad High Court clarified that the time limits for sessions courts also apply to special courts. The special judge overseeing the case must make a decision on bail in line with the central judicial policy.
Expected Decision Within Five Days
Following this ruling, a decision on the bail applications of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi is likely to be made within the next five working days.
Petitioner’s Concerns Over Delay
In the judgment, it was noted that the petitioners had raised concerns about undue delays in their bail applications, claiming that no valid reason was given for the delay.
FIA’s Stance
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) maintained that the court would rule on the bail requests in due course, with the applications currently pending before the Special Judge Central, after the case was transferred to the FIA.
This ruling brings clarity on the expected timeline for bail decisions in the Tosha Khana 2 case, with the focus now on the special court to expedite the process.