Imran Khan's Sister Challenges His Solitary Confinement in Court
Imran Khan's sister moves Pak court challenging his 'solitary confinement'
Hindustan Times
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Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court against his prolonged solitary confinement at Adiala Jail. She claims it violates his fundamental rights and lacks legal basis, as no court has ordered such confinement in his ongoing cases.
- 01Imran Khan has reportedly been kept in solitary confinement for approximately 22 hours daily over the past six months.
- 02The petition argues that solitary confinement can only be imposed by a court and should not exceed 14 days at a time.
- 03Khan has suffered significant vision loss in his right eye, with no clear communication provided to his family about his medical condition.
- 04Despite a court order allowing Khan to meet with family and legal counsel twice a week, he has been denied visits for several months.
- 05The petition requests the court to declare Khan's solitary confinement as illegal and without lawful authority.
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Aleema Khan, sister of Imran Khan, has taken legal action by filing a writ petition in the Islamabad High Court, contesting her brother's 'prolonged solitary confinement' at Adiala Jail. She argues that this confinement, lasting about 22 hours daily for the past six months, is illegal and violates his fundamental rights, as no court has sanctioned such treatment in his ongoing cases, including the Al-Qadir Trust and Toshakhana-II cases. The petition cites the Pakistan Penal Code and Prisons Rules, stating that solitary confinement can only be ordered by a court and should not exceed 14 days at a time. Additionally, it highlights Khan's deteriorating health, noting he has lost 85 percent vision in his right eye and has not received proper medical attention. Despite a court ruling permitting Khan to meet with family and legal counsel twice a week, he has been denied these visits for months. The petition seeks to have his solitary confinement declared illegal and devoid of lawful authority.
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This legal challenge could influence the treatment of prisoners in Pakistan, particularly regarding solitary confinement practices and access to medical care.
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