Contempt of Court Petition Filed Against Interior Secretary and Jail Superintendent

Recently, a significant legal development has taken place as a contempt of court petition has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court. The petition targets the Interior Secretary and the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, stemming from the transfer of PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore.

The petitioner, Qaisra Elahi, who is the wife of Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, has taken this action to initiate contempt of court proceedings. The basis of the petition lies in the alleged violation of court orders regarding the treatment of Parvez Elahi. The court had previously instructed the Interior Secretary to make a decision within two days regarding the request for keeping Parvez Elahi under house arrest. Furthermore, the Superintendent of Adiala Jail was directed to ensure regular medical check-ups for Parvez Elahi. However, the transfer of Parvez Elahi from Rawalpindi to Lahore has been seen as a direct contradiction to these court directives.

As a result, the petitioner is urging the Islamabad High Court to hold Secretary Interior Khurram Agha and Superintendent Adiala Jail Asad Waraich accountable for contempt of court.

This legal development highlights the importance of adhering to court orders and the consequences that may arise from failing to do so. It serves as a reminder of the significance of upholding the rule of law and respecting judicial decisions.