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No one can push me against the wall,” the judge remarked during the hearing of a case pertaining to security breach and interference in official duties.Judge Abul Hasanat said he was not affected by what people said about him and stressed that he knew how to maintain balance in his decisions.The judge questioned the absence of the IO, asking where he was and when he would return.The deputy court official….
The court subsequently summoned the investigation superintendent of police (SP).Lawyers Riyasat Ali and Aimal Mandokhail appeared on behalf of Mazari and Chattha, while prosecutor Naveed Kiyani was also present.During the hearing, Judge Abul Hasanat made several remarks about the court's authority, his judicial conduct and the delay in producing the case record.“Tell me, who in the entire of country grants bail against surety bonds of Rs5,000?” the judge asked.He said….
He questioned whether the court should continue waiting if the investigation officer failed to bring the record.Commenting on the lawyer's remarks, the judge said the way Ali was speaking made it seem as though the judges were not safe.“I know the walls, and I also know who gets pushed against the wall.
I know who is who and what they are capable of,” he added.During the proceedings, SP Khurram and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Naeem Yousaf appeared before the court.
The SP told the judge that the investigation officer had gone to GB's Khaplu and would appear before the court upon his return.Expressing displeasure, Judge Abul Hasanat asked what kind of procedure was being followed and when the IO would return.
He said everyone was waiting, while the court had to make a decision.The court summoned the Islamabad inspector general of police (IGP) for the next hearing and issued show-cause notices to the SP and DSP.The hearing of the case has been adjourned until November 3.
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