The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday extended the restraining order against the trial of Rimsha Masih, a minor Christian girl who had been accused of committing blasphemy, until Nov 14.
The IHC extended the stay during the hearing of a petition filed by the accused girl for quashing the FIR registered against her which she had pleaded was baseless and had been based on false information, a private television channel reported.
The court extended the stay in order to first decide on the petition for quashing the FIR.
During Wednesday’s hearing of Rimsha’s petition, Chaudhry Abdul Aziz Advocate submitted his power of attorney on behalf of Malik Ummad, the accuser.
The court directed the counsels to conclude their arguments at the upcoming hearing on Nov 14 and extended the restraining order until the said date.
Earlier on Oct 1, IHC Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman had stayed the trial until Oct 17.
The girl should be freed without wasting more time. This is cruelity. She too is our Malala, a victim of the self proclaimed pious and virtuous.
Judiciary and Judges should show courage in deciding cases. They should not wilt to pressure and threats from the extremists and terrorists. Some judge should make an example for other to follow.
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