Lawyer Duo Submit Additional Documents Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing on Social Media Case

In a significant development, human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have bolstered their legal defense by submitting additional documents to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. These submissions are intended to support their plea to set aside the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) decision, which previously denied them interim relief in a case involving controversial social media posts.

The couple had approached the Supreme Court in December 2025, arguing that the IHC had "erroneously and illegally refused" to grant them ad-interim relief, thereby preventing a stay on their criminal trial. They contend that the recording of evidence in their absence violates their fundamental rights to due process and a fair trial, as guaranteed under Article 10A of the Constitution.

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erroneously and illegally refused

The additional documents, presented by their counsel Faisal Siddiqi, include charge sheets, their statements before the trial court, and various court orders. The petitioners argue these are "essential and relevant for adjudication of the present case." A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence hearing the appeals on Tuesday, May 12. This case has garnered considerable attention, particularly given the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the serious charges they face, including cyber terrorism and glorification of an offense under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

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essential and relevant for adjudication of the present case