The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan adjourned the hearing regarding the plea filed by Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha against the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) decision to deny their request for sentence suspension.The case stems from social media posts made in 2025, which led to charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca).Imaan and Hadi were initially sentenced to 17 years in jail by an Islamabad sessions court but later sought a review of their conviction.The SC postponed further proceedings as the IHC had scheduled the case for July 24.Legal arguments focused on the jurisdiction of higher courts and the admissibility of the couple's appeals.Senior lawyers and activists celebrated Imaan's birthday outside the court, highlighting public support.The case has drawn criticism from legal experts and UN officials, who condemned the convictions as an overreach of state power.The controversy underscores tensions between freedom of expression and national security in Pakistan.
Original title: SC adjourns hearing on Imaan, Hadi's plea against IHC decision on sentence suspension
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