The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday threw out a petition of former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser for protective bail in the Swabi case over non-compliance, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri conducted the hearing on the petition and expressed indignation at the absence of Asad Qaiser.
“Where is Asad Qaiser?” Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri questioned.
“Asad Qaiser is coming in a short while,” the associate lawyer told the court.
“An announcement for the hearing of the case was made earlier too. It has now been made again. The courts do not wait for the accused,” Justice Tariq Jahangiri expressed anger.
“The hearing of the case was at 9:30am. The accused should have been here at 7:30am. Which way is this? Is there no regard for the High Court?” the IHC judge talked to the associate lawyer.
The court then threw out Asad Qaiser’s plea for protective bail over non-compliance.
Reporter: Rozina Ali