PTI chief moves IHC for suspension of Toshakhana verdict to overturn ECP disqualification

Imran approaches LHC against EC order on Toshakhana reference | disqualification Petition says due to non-suspension of order, Khan's rights were harmed. Says ECP issued disqualification order in haste. Says order issued despite the conviction not attaining finality. ISLAMABAD: In a bid to overturn his disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday challenged the trial court verdict in the Toshakhana case in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). In the plea, the PTI chief’s lawyers contended that they had requested the IHC to completely suspend the trial court verdict that had convicted their client in the Toshakhana case. However, it added that the IHC in its August 28 verdict only suspended the sentence of the PTI chief and not the trial court order. “That it is settled principle of law that inherent powers of High Court are very wide and undefinable. High Court can make all such orders to do real and substantial justice and it is a fit case to exercise the powers under Section 561-A Cr.P.C. as the omission in not recording the contentions of the learned counsel for the applicant/appellant at the bar praying for suspension of the impugned order dated 05.08.2023 and subsequent non mentioning of the same in the order dated 28.08.2023 is an omission floating on the face of the order,” states the plea. Do not miss an important news update ever. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to subscribe to Geo News alerts https://bit.ly/3rDNo5j Geo News is Pakistan's Number. 1 news channel, catering to a diverse audience with the latest updates on local and global political developments, sports, business, and entertainment. Known for its dedicated news services and top-notch coverage of breaking events, Geo News has established a markedly distinct position in the electronic media landscape. The ethos of transparency and accountability lies at the heart of Geo's principles, solidifying its stature as one of the most trusted sources of information both within Pakistan and beyond. Watch Geo News LiveStream: https://youtube.com/live/O3DPVlynUM0 Visit our Website for More Latest Update - https://www.geo.tv/  Twitter Urdu:   / geonews_urdu    Twitter Eng:   / geonews_english    Facebook Urdu:   / geourdudottv    Facebook Eng:   / geoenglishdottv    Instagram Urdu:   / geourdudottv    Instagram Eng:   / geonewsdottv    TikTok:   / geonews   #BreakingNews #GeoNews