Imaan Mazari, husband Hadi sentenced to 10 years
News Desk
Islamabad: A district and sessions court on Saturday sentenced lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10 years’ imprisonment each in a case related to controversial posts shared on social media.
According to court officials, the verdict was announced after the completion of trial proceedings in which the prosecution accused the couple of publishing content deemed offensive and unlawful under relevant cybercrime and penal laws.
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The court held that the prosecution had successfully established its case, leading to the conviction and sentencing of both accused. The judge also imposed fines on the convicts, while directing that the sentences run as prescribed by law.
Mazari and Chattha were taken into custody following the announcement of the verdict, court sources said.
The defence rejected the ruling, terming it unjust and politically motivated, and announced plans to challenge the conviction in a higher court.
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The case has drawn significant public attention and criticism from rights groups and legal circles, who argue it raises serious concerns about freedom of expression and the use of cybercrime laws against dissenting voices.
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