IHC Seeks Early Hearing Applications in Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chatha Sentence Suspension Case
May 2026 | By Azad News HD
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices on multiple applications requesting an early hearing of sentence suspension pleas filed by human rights lawyers :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} and :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} in a case related to alleged social media posts.
During the hearing, counsel Faisal Siddiqi requested the court to fix the matter for an early date, suggesting May 25 for proceedings.
Justice Muhammad Azam Khan issued notices and remarked that the court would first hear the opposing side before deciding on scheduling the case.
The judge also noted that the proposed date fell on the last working day before Eidul Azha holidays and observed that the matter could not be conveniently fixed on that day.
The petitioners’ counsel stated that his clients would not object if the opposing side requested an adjournment, while also urging the court to prioritise an early hearing.
Justice Khan later indicated that the case may be scheduled after Eid holidays, remarking that the final decision would depend on the court’s cause list.
The court ultimately adjourned the hearing after brief proceedings, agreeing to reconsider the scheduling at a later stage.
Earlier, the Supreme Court had directed the Islamabad High Court to decide within two weeks on the suspension of sentence pleas filed by the petitioners.
The case stems from convictions under Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), in which the couple received multiple prison sentences related to allegations of spreading and sharing controversial social media content.
Conclusion
The Islamabad High Court’s latest proceedings highlight ongoing legal developments in the high-profile PECA case, with scheduling decisions now expected after the Eidul Azha holidays.
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