ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday reserved its judgment in the bail petition of Zakir Jaffer and Asmat Adamjee in Noor Mukadam murder case.
A single bench of IHC Justice Aamer Farooq conducted hearing of the bail petitions of prime suspect Zahir Jaffer’s parents – Zakir Jaffer and Asmat Adamjee.
During the hearing, Justice Farooq said that this case would determine the jurisprudence of the courts in criminal justice system as the case was highlighted and published worldwide.
Advocate Shah Khawar, representing Noor’s father Shaukat Mukadam, pointed out to the court that an Ordinance issued on 18-12-2020 for declaring the Sessions Courts in Islamabad as special courts is still in the field. At this, the judge asked from him that whether he likes to delay the trial. Shah Khawar replied that his intention is not to delay the trial, but he has highlighted the point in order to avert any legal issue in the future.
However, the counsel contended that the petitioners were closely in contact with the prime suspect – Zahir Jaffer. There were repeated calls between Zahir Jaffer and his parents on the day of Noor’s murder. The public prosecutor supported the contention of Shah Khawar. He informed that the challan against the accused has been submitted before the trial court and the charges will be framed soon.
Khawaja Haris, petitioners’ lawyer, submitted that though they were in contact with the prime accused, they did not have motive of murder. He said that there is difference between the statements of the accused. However, Justice Farooq noted that persons can lie, but not the machine. He added that let all be decided through evidence before the trial court.
The court was informed that the screen of Zahir Jaffer’s mobile phone was found to be broken while the password of the victim’s phone could not be traced. At this, Justice Aamer expressed his surprise and said that it is not a difficult task in this era. He asked the counsel to hire a hacker from the market to open the mobile phones.
After hearing the arguments, the IHC bench reserved its verdict which would be announced later.