ISLAMABAD:The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday granted interim bail to Nihar Muhammad, a co-accused in the case involving the alleged fraud that preceded Laiba Ejaz’s suicide, until October 20.
The court also issued notices to the parties and directed them to present their arguments at the next hearing.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the case.
Nihar Muhammad appeared before the court along with his lawyers to seek interim bail. During the hearing, the defence counsel argued that the accused was innocent and had been deliberately implicated in the case.
After hearing the request, the court approved interim bail for Nihar Muhammad against surety bonds worth Rs20,000. The relief will remain in effect until October 20.
The court issued notices to the parties concerned and directed them to present their arguments at the next hearing, scheduled for October 20.
Meanwhile, another accused in the case, Nauman, is in police custody on physical remand as the investigation continues.
A case against the accused has been registered at Ramna Police Station in Islamabad in connection with the matter.
The proceedings relate to the alleged fraud involving Laiba Ejaz, who reportedly died by suicide following the incident. The court is hearing the bail plea of Nihar Muhammad, while the investigation involving the other accused remains underway.
The court will consider the arguments of the parties at the next hearing on October 20.