Drama erupted outside an Islamabad courtroom following attack of lawyers on Khawar Maneka , the former husband of Bushra Bibi, after hearing in the ongoing nikah case.
High Tensions During Nikah Case Hearing
Maneka, who is challenging the legality of Bushra Bibi’s marriage to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, appeared before Judge Shahrukh Arjumand for a hearing related to their appeals against the original Nikah Case verdict . The hearing was marked by tension, with Maneka allegedly making remarks that angered some present. According to reports, women, possibly PTI supporters, hurled bottles at him .
Case Stalled by Procedural Maneuvering
Maneka’s lawyer requested a transfer of the case to a different judge, citing a lack of confidence in Judge Arjumand. The judge, however, pointed out that the case would eventually require a verdict regardless of the presiding judge . He emphasized that the power to transfer the case lies with the High Court .
Judge Recuses Himself, Seeks High Court Intervention
Frustrated by the lack of progress, Judge Arjumand ultimately left the courtroom without announcing a verdict. He penned a letter to the High Court, detailing Maneka’s no-confidence plea and the perceived delaying tactics employed by Maneka’s lawyer . In the letter, Judge Arjumand requested the High Court to reassign the appeals to a different court and establish a timeframe for a final decision .
Attack of Lawyers on Khawar Maneka : A Long-Standing Dispute
This incident highlights the ongoing saga surrounding the Nikah Case . Maneka has challenged the validity of Khan and Bushra Bibi’s marriage, claiming it violated Islamic law due to the timing relative to her previous divorce. The couple maintains the marriage was legal, and both parties are appealing the original court decision .
Uncertain Future for the Nikah Case
With the judge recusing himself and the case awaiting the High Court’s decision, the future of the Nikah Case remains uncertain . This attack of lawyers on Khawar Maneka outside the courtroom further underscores the high emotions surrounding this case in Pakistan.
