Judge cites Hanafi fiqh in divorce matters
In a heated courtroom exchange, Maneka claimed that the illicit relationship between Bushra and Khan started during the 2014 sit-in, accusing Khan of ruining his home. PHOTO: FILE
Additional District and Sessions judge Afzal Majoka remarked on Friday during the Iddat Nikkah case appeal against the conviction of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi that the ideology pertaining to the jurisprudence matters could not be challenged in the court.
During the hearing of the appeal, judge Majoka also remarked that under the Hanafi jurisprudence when divorce is pronounced three times, there would be no reproach, and hence no requirement for Iddat.
During the hearing the lawyer representing Khawar Maneka continued his arguments. He argued against the judgments referred to by Salman Akram Raja Advocate, the lawyer for the appellants, saying that those references were beyond comprehension.
The lawyer further said that if the PTI founder apologised to the people, the complainant could also forgive him.
He also argued that once a witnesss statement is recorded by the police, the witness could be asked to confirm its authenticity.
However, Judge Majoka clarified that during cross-examination, a witness could not be asked if they had previously stated something.
Usman Riaz Gill advocate told the court that any documents were produced during cross-examination could be used to question the witness.
The lawyer for Maneka said that he would take three to four more hours to complete his arguments, adding that he would present arguments on Iddah and refer to some judgments. The court adjourned the hearing of the case till Saturday (today).