Summary A three-member bench of the Supreme Court will announce the verdict.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Supreme Court on Thursday postponed the decision for a short period in contempt of court case against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Daniyal Aziz due to his absence.
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court initiated the hearing. The judge expressed resentment over Daniyal’s absence and remarked that the verdict will only be announced in the presence of the former minister.
Heavy contingent of police and armoured vehicle is stationed outside the apex court.
The PML-N’s stalwart was served with contempt notice on Feb-2 over his controversial speeches against judiciary following which the apex court had issued a show-cause notice to Aziz on Feb-19 this year.
Finally, the former minister was indicted on March-13 under Article 204 of the Constitution and Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003 whereas the verdict in high-profile case was reserved on May-3 after both sides concluded the arguments.
The SC bench had stated — in prima facie — Danyial Aziz has been found guilty of contempt of court as per TV recordings and newspapers’ clippings dated 9th of June-2017, 15th and 31st of Dec-2017.
However, Aziz had blamed media for misrepresentation of his statements and out of context reporting.
Aziz claimed that he has always respected the courts and talked within the limits of ethical codes on sub judice cases. He said he tried neither to dishonour the constitutional institutes nor become an obstacle in the judicial process and justice.
It is worth mentioning here that PML-N’s top brass has awarded party ticket to Aziz to contest general elections 2018 from Narowal’s NA-77.
