Banking court stops fake bank accounts case against President Asif Ali Zardari, citing presidential immunity. Counsel’s plea was accepted, halting the proceedings and granting Faryal Talpur exemption from appearing. Further hearing adjourned until June 9. Article 248 (2) was cited, safeguarding the president from legal proceedings during his term.
KARACHI: A banking court on Wednesday put the fake bank accounts case against President Asif Ali Zardari on backburner after an immunity plea from his counsel, ARY News reported.
The banking court judge said that the case could not be heard against President Zardari owing to the presidential immunity.
The court also granted a plea of Faryal Talpur for exemption from appearing in the court.
The banking court adjourned further hearing of the case until June 09.
Advocate Muhammad Waqas, an associate of senior lawyer Farooq H. Naik, filed two applications before the court on behalf of their clients in a previous hearing, pleading that Asif Ali Zardari has been elected president.
He submitted that Article 248 (2) of the Constitution safeguarded the president from legal proceedings in court during his term of office and claimed the presidential immunity and asked the banking court to halt the criminal proceeding against him in fake bank accounts case.
While in another application, his sister Faryal Talpur sought exemption from the court appearance for one day.
In a recent development, a court has put a halt to the legal proceedings pertaining to the alleged fake bank accounts case involving President Zardari. This decision has sparked widespread discussion and raised significant questions about the intricacies of the law and its application in high-profile cases. The court’s intervention has brought attention to the complexities of legal proceedings and the impact of such cases on the political landscape. This development underscores the importance of a balanced and impartial judicial process, especially when dealing with matters of national importance. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains paramount to uphold the principles of justice and due process while respecting the decision-making authority of the judiciary. The legal fraternity and concerned citizens alike will be closely monitoring further developments as they unfold.
Source: ARY NEWS
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