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Crucial Evidence: Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Submit New Documents Ahead of Supreme Court Appeal
n a significant development for the high-profile social media posts case, human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, submitted additional documents to the Supreme Court on Monday, May 11, 2026. The move comes just 24 hours before a three-judge bench is set to hear their appeals against the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) refusal to grant them interim relief
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2026-05-11
Crucial Evidence: Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Submit New Documents Ahead of Supreme Court Appeal

Ahead of a pivotal Supreme Court hearing scheduled for tomorrow, May 12, human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have filed supplementary evidence to bolster their plea for interim relief.

The couple is currently challenging a decision by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that allowed their trial to proceed without granting a stay or suspending their 17-year prison sentences.

New Evidence Submitted

The additional documents, filed by their counsel Faisal Siddiqi, include:

  • Official charge sheets and formal statements made before the trial court.

  • Specific judicial orders that were previously unavailable because the IHC had not finalized the official "paper books" when the initial appeals were lodged.

  • The petitioners argue these records are "essential and relevant" for the Supreme Court to understand the procedural gaps in their case.

The Core Legal Challenge

Imaan and Hadi’s legal team is raising serious constitutional concerns regarding how their case has been handled:

  • Due Process Violations: They contend that recording evidence in their absence violates Section 353 of the CrPC and their fundamental right to a fair trial under Article 10A of the Constitution.

  • Suspension of Sentence: While the IHC admitted their appeals against the January 24 conviction, it notably declined to suspend their sentences, keeping them behind bars for the duration of the process.

Background of the Conviction

The couple was sentenced earlier this year on January 24, receiving a total of 17 years in prison under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for "controversial social media posts." The breakdown of their sentence includes:

  • 10 years for cyber-terrorism.

  • 5 years for the glorification of an offense.

  • 2 years for spreading fake information.

The Bench

The appeals will be heard tomorrow by a three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, alongside Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui.
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