In 2022, the Election Commission of Pakistan initiated contempt proceedings against the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf: founder for allegedly using "intemperate language" against the chief election commissioner and the electoral watchdog.
The bench asked the petitioner s counsel if he intends to challenge the notification of the jail trial. The counsel expressed his willingness to challenge the notification of the jail trial and asked the bench to fix the case again.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A Pakistani court on Monday turned down a request of former prime minister Imran Khan seeking immediate suspension of his jail trial in a contempt case initiated by the country's top electoral body. World News | Pak Court Rejects Imran Khan's Plea for Immediate Suspension of Jail Trial in Contempt Case.