Court reserves decision on appeals against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in marriage case during ‘iddat’

Islamabad: The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has reserved its decision on appeals against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi regarding penalties in a marriage case during ‘iddat’. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard central appeals filed by PTI founder and Bushra Bibi’s counsel in the marriage case during ‘iddat’.
Khawar Manika’s lawyer provided evidence stating, “During the trial, PTI founder and Bushra Bibi’s lawyers were asked to bring witnesses. If they wish to bring witnesses, we have no objection.” It was stated that Bushra Bibi did not inform any Mufti Saeed that her ‘iddat’ period was over. Their lawyers reiterated that Bushra Bibi’s statement will be final, where it is written that Bushra Bibi did not marry during ‘iddat’.
The lawyer said, “Khawar Manika never stated that I am a follower of Hanafi or Shafi’i jurisprudence. I have lodged a complaint as a Muslim and seek justice according to Islam.” He added, “If the first marriage had taken place, why was there a need to contract a second marriage? This implies the first marriage was fraudulent.”
Khawar Manika’s lawyer completed arguments and also requested for penalties under sections 496 and 494. Bushra Bibi’s lawyer maintained that the statement of Bushra Bibi is present in question number two of statement 342. After three to four months of divorce, Khawar Manika also married, and they have a four-year-old daughter.
PTI’s lawyer Salman Akram Raja responded by stating, “There could be a flaw in one aspect, but that cannot be called fraud. The 90-day period is irrelevant in this case. If Khawar Manika did not issue a divorce notice, the issue of 90 days does not arise. Legal flaw may exist, but it cannot be termed as fraud.” After Salman Akram Raja’s arguments were completed, the court reserved its decision on appeals, which will be heard at three o’clock.