A court in Islamabad on Wednesday cancelled the non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Advocate Imaan Mazari, a human rights activist, and her husband, Abdul Hadi Ali Chattha, in a controversial tweet case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majuka heard the case. Both Imaan and Hadi appeared in the court. Later, the court adjourned the case’s hearing until September 29. A court had on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Advocate Iman Mazari and Advocate Abdul Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial tweet case, and directed that both accused be arrested and produced before it on September 24. Lawyers, representing Imaan and Chattha, filed petitions, seeking cancellation of the warrants. However, the judge immediately rejected the pleas, maintaining the earlier orders. The court had previously issued summons to both individuals in connection with the case. Following their non-compliance, the court proceeded with non-bailable arrest warrants.
Court Nullifies Arrest Orders for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha
