The Supreme Court has disposed of the matter concerning the health and jail conditions of PTI founder Imran Khan, declaring his living arrangements, food, medical care and security satisfactory.
A seven-page written order from the February 12 hearing, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, outlined the court’s findings after reviewing multiple reports.
The two-member bench ruled that, based on the reports submitted, the issue relating to the PTI founder’s health and living conditions in jail has effectively been resolved.
The court observed that the orders issued on August 23 and 24, 2023, had been implemented in light of the reports of the amicus curiae and the superintendent of Adiala Jail. As a result, the matter concerning the founder’s living conditions was declared ineffective.
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However, the application related to the Toshakhana case will remain pending until a decision by the high court.
Satisfactory conditions in jail
According to the written order, the court carefully reviewed the reports submitted by the amicus curiae and the jail superintendent. The overall picture appeared consistent, and no negative or worrying aspect emerged regarding the petitioner’s current condition in jail.
The court declared the daily routine, food arrangements and the overall prison environment satisfactory. Regular basic medical check-ups were confirmed, and security arrangements within the jail were declared safe.
Paragraph 20 of the amicus curiae's report was made part of the official order. The paragraph states that the founder expressed satisfaction with his living conditions, facilities, food and security measures in jail.
AGP briefs CJP
Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan met Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and informed him about the founder’s treatment and other measures taken in compliance with court directions.
The attorney general had earlier submitted a report on Imran Khan's jail conditions as per court orders. Salman Safdar had been appointed as amicus curiae to independently verify the founder’s current conditions.
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According to reports, Imran Khan expressed satisfaction with his residential conditions, security and food arrangements in jail.
Eye condition, medical assurances
The written order noted that the amicus curiae’s report had expressed serious concern over the deteriorating condition of the founder’s eyes.
In response, the attorney general assured the court that a medical examination by a team of ophthalmologists would be conducted before February 16. Government sources have stated that after initial treatment, Imran Khan’s eyesight is improving.
The court also directed that the founder be allowed to speak to his sons residing in the UK in accordance with the law.
The February 12 hearing addressed three criminal petitions filed by Imran Khan. The court noted that after the final decision of the trial court on August 5, 2023, related applications had become ineffective.
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Any complaints regarding alleged irregularities or illegal actions during the trial can now be raised in the appeal pending before the high court. The apex court ruled that these applications would remain postponed indefinitely and may be re-admitted after the high court’s decision.
Khosa seeks transfer to Shifa
Meanwhile, the PTI founder’s lawyer Latif Khosa has written to the chief justice, demanding that the founder be shifted to Shifa Hospital.
In his letter, Khosa requested that orders be issued to transfer the founder to Al-Shifa Hospital and that his personal physicians, Dr. Faisal and Dr. Asim, be allowed to examine him.
The development comes amid ongoing legal and political attention surrounding the PTI founder’s health and treatment.
