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RAWALPINDI, Jan 05 (APP):The acquittal application filed by Aleema Khan under Section 265-K of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was dismissed by Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi, during today’s hearing of the case related to the November 26 protests.
The court also issued contempt notices to senior police officials for failing to submit requisite challans within the stipulated timeframe, citing willful defiance of prior court orders.
Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder, had sought dismissal of the charges against her, arguing under Section 265-K that there were no reasonable grounds to proceed. However, Judge Amjad Ali Shah of ATC No. 1 rejected the plea, paving the way for the trial to continue.
The court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the police’s non-compliance in submitting challans as directed in an earlier order dated December 9, 2025. The order had mandated that all Investigating Officers (IOs) and supervisory officers, including Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) or Superintendents of Police (SPs), submit the challans under Section 173 CrPC within a stipulated period of 33 days for FIRs where such submissions were pending.
The court noted that no challans or even written reports had been provided, and a list of all relevant FIRs had not been submitted as required. These notices were issued to the City Police Officer (CPO) and the Regional Police Officer (RPO).
The court adjourned the hearing till January 10.