Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha appeal convictions in Islamabad High Court
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her spouse Hadi Chattha filed appeals against their security breach convictions at the Islamabad High Court on Friday.
Legal team files urgent applications
Advocates Faisal Siddiqui, Riasat Ali Azad and Zainab Janjua submitted the appeals under Section 25 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. The lawyers also moved applications seeking suspension of the sentences and release on bail pending the final decision.
Challenges to trial fairness
The counsel argued that the trial court failed to meet requirements for a fair trial under Article 10 of the Constitution. They contended that the conviction resulted from illegal proceedings because charges were framed without providing copies and evidence was recorded in the absence of the appellants.
Specific sentencing details
An Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced both individuals to ten years in prison each on October 29. The court additionally imposed one-year sentences and fines of Rs50,000 each for obstructing a public servant.
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