ISLAMABAD: Special Court (SC) will announce decision of high treason case against former President Pervez Musharraf on December 17.
A special bench comprising Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth, Justice Nazar Akbar and Justice Shahid Karim took up for hearing high treason case Thursday.
Rsaza Bashir who was appointed counsel for former president Pervez Musharraf by the court appeared in SC. Suleman Safdar private counsel of Pervez Musharraf was also present in the court.
Suleman Safdar counsel for Pervez Musharraf contended certain legal points were not seen by this court.
Upon it Justice Nazar Akbar remarked “ you are giving arguments in what capacity. If you have any problem then file a petition in Supreme Court.
He further observed “ Supreme Court has already directed us not to hear you.
Ali Raza Bajwa said “ I and Munir Bhatti were appointed prosecutor. Notification was received yesterday’s evening. Recording containing 3000 pages was also received. Give us chance to peruse it. I will not rely on arguments of former prosecution team. Court should give time.
Justice Seth Waqar remarked “ contest this case by keeping other cases on side.
Justice Nazar Akbar inquired “ if four days are enough for preparation of case.
Prosecutor Ali Zia said “ 15 days time be given for the preparation of case.
Justice Seth Waqar remarked “ give your arguments till December 17. We will announce decision on December 17.
The court adjourned the hearing of the case till December 17.