Peshawar High Court refers Sohail Afridi detention case to chief justice
The Peshawar High Court referred petitions regarding the detention of PTI leaders including Sohail Afridi to the chief justice for a larger bench on Tuesday.
Bench composition and referral decision
A two-member division bench heard multiple petitions challenging the preventive custody of provincial officials. The judges decided to send these matters to the chief justice instead of hearing them immediately. This action follows complaints that a larger panel is required for such serious cases.
List of detained individuals
The petitions cover the whereabouts of Sohail Afridi and several other politicians who have not been seen since October 11. Authorities confirmed that Afridi and some cabinet members were in custody on the day governor's rule began. Other names mentioned include the assembly speaker and various members of the national and provincial assemblies.
Court orders and government response
The court directed officials to submit a report on the detentions by October 30. The governor's administration did not comply with this initial deadline as requested by the party. Legal representatives for the province asked for an additional three days to prepare the required documentation.
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