Islamabad High Court Sentences Deputy Commissioner to Jail for Contempt of Court

SHO Nasir Manzoor was sentenced to two months in jail, along with a fine of Rs0.1 million.

Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sentenced Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon to six months in jail for committing contempt of court. The court ruled that the maintenance of public order (MPO) issued by Memon against PTI leader Shehryar Afridi was illegal.

However, the IHC exonerated Saddar SP of the charges leveled against him. Additionally, the court handed down a four-month sentence to SSP operations and imposed a fine of Rs0.1 million. The sentence will remain suspended for a month.

Furthermore, SHO Nasir Manzoor was sentenced to two months in jail, along with a fine of Rs0.1 million. The court emphasized that if the sentence of the deputy commissioner is not suspended as a result of an appeal within 30 days, he should be arrested.

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This ruling by the Islamabad High Court underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability among government officials. It serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, and individuals in positions of authority must adhere to legal and judicial principles.