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ATC dismisses Aleema Khan's acquittal petition
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Aleema Khan arrives at the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi on December 11
The acquittal petition filed by Aleema Khan regarding the case registered against her in connection with the 26 November, 2024, D-Chowk protest has been rejected by the Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court (ATC).
ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah delivered the reserved verdict, agreeing with the prosecution's arguments after hearing submissions from lawyers representing both sides.
Advocate Faisal Malik, Aleema's lawyer, argued during the hearing that his client's only fault during the protest was that she met her brother, former prime minister Imran Khan, in jail.
Malik added that Aleema conveyed the message of PTI founder to the party and public. "Peaceful protests enjoy democratic and constitutional protection," Malik said.
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