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Division bench judges give differing verdicts on Dr Asim’s bail plea

KARACHI: The judges of a division bench, which heard the bail application of Dr Asim Hussain, gave differing verdicts with one judge allowing application of the incarcerated leader of PPP while the other rejecting it.   

The division bench issued the written verdict on Dr Asim Hussain’s bail application in the corruption references.

One member of the bench Justice Farooq Shah, who headed the bench,  rejected the bail application with the directives to put Dr Asim’s name on Exit Control List (ECL). He also issued directives to concerned authorities not to issue new passport to the accused.

The other member of the bench Justice K. K. Agha allowed the application against two surety bond of Rs2.5 million each, saying that the accused need proper treatment and if not given treatment his life could be at risk.

However, Justice Farooq Shah,  dismissed the request, saying Asim was getting the necessary medical treatment. “He should not be given bail for the time being,” he said.

The case was forwarded to the chief justice of Sindh High Court  for appointing referee judge to decide the case. The hearing was held over two corruption references of Rs479 billion against Asim.