SC rejects PM's contempt appeal, upholds arraignment

Justice Jawwad S Khawaja wrote the 15-page decision in both Urdu and English languages.It is said in the ruling that it has been proved from the evidence of the case that more time was required to examine the good or bad intentions of the prime minister, therefore the court retained the decision of indictemnet so that trial court could dig out the truth.If a person, holding constitutional designation, commits contempt of court then this act is more critical than that of a common man, the verdict read.It is said in the order that the holders of public offices should abide by the constitutional and legal limits strictly and if they will break the law, the constitution or will not obey the court orders, it will be considered against their liabilities and the court will be compelled to take actions against them.