CJP questions need for Sanam Javed's physical remand in May 9 case
Pakistan
SC issued a notice to Sanam Javed and adjourned further hearing
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - During a Supreme Court hearing on a case related to the May 9, 2023 riots, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, questioned the necessity of physical remand for PTI activist Sanam Javed.
A three-member bench, headed by the Chief Justice, heard the case. During proceedings, Justice Afridi asked, "The accused is a woman, why is her physical remand required?"
Special Prosecutor Zulfiqar Naqvi informed the court that the Lahore High Court had already discharged Sanam Javed from the case during a previous hearing on her appeal against physical remand.
The Supreme Court then issued a notice to Sanam Javed and adjourned further hearing.
The activist had earlier approached the High Court challenging her remand in connection with the May 9 incidents.
