Adiala Jail Chief and RPO Rawalpindi Seek Unconditional Apology in Contempt of Court Case:
In a contempt of court case, Adiala Jail Chief and RPO Rawalpindi offered an unreserved apology before the Islamabad High Court. The case stemmed from allegations that the authorities had failed to facilitate a meeting with the PTI founder, despite a court order. The Additional Advocate General of Punjab clarified that the police had not been informed about the court’s directive. Which led to the misunderstanding.
Court’s Stance on Violation of Orders:
During the hearing, the Advocate General Punjab emphasized, “We cannot even think of violating court orders.” He further stated that the authorities were aware of the court’s instructions. The Islamabad High Court acknowledged that it was clear the authorities knew about the order. Justice Ejaz Ishaq Khan assured that the matter would be clarified moving forward.
Discrepancies in Affidavits:
The case also involved discrepancies in the affidavits submitted by the parties, according to the affidavit submitted by the Adiala Jail Chief. He was not present at the jail gate between 2 & 4 p.m. During the time in question. In contrast, the court’s records stated that he had been at the gate then. The Superintendent of Adiala Jail explained that he had also previously contacted the individual for a meeting, but no response had been received.
Final Opportunity for Adiala Jail Chief and RPO Rawalpindi:
The Adiala Jail Chief & RPO Rawalpindi both requested the court for a final chance, assuring that such a situation would not arise again. The court probed further into how they would respond in future instances & emphasized the importance of adhering to court orders. The Superintendent assured that future orders would be fully followed.
Court’s Decision:
Ultimately, the Islamabad High Court decided not to initiate contempt of court proceedings, accepting the unconditional apology of the Adiala Jail Chief and RPO Rawalpindi. The court gave them a final chance to ensure full compliance with court orders in the future.
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