Hadi Ali Chattha
Coverage of Hadi Ali Chattha in the Nexus archive.
- Imaan, Hadi seek early hearing of their petition in Peca case
Lawyers Imaan Mazar and Hadi Ali Chattha have requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to schedule an early hearing for their petitions seeking suspension of sentences in the Peca case. The court dismissed the prosecution’s objections to the petitions, allowing them to proceed on merits, and the applicants now seek a hearing during the week starting July 27.
- Controversial posts case: IHC rules Imaan, Hadi's sentence suspension pleas admissible
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled petitions seeking suspension of sentences for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a controversial tweets case as admissible, rejecting the prosecution’s claim of premature filing. The couple was sentenced to 17 years in jail on charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) for posts alleging security forces’ ineffectiveness against proscribed groups.
- IHC reserves order on maintainability of Imaan, Hadi’s petitions seeking suspension of sentences
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its order on petitions seeking suspension of sentences for Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, who were convicted under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). The prosecution argued the petitions were premature, requesting the court first address their admissibility before considering the suspension requests.
- SC adjourns hearing on Imaan, Hadi's plea against IHC decision on sentence suspension
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha's plea challenging the Islamabad High Court's decision to deny their request for suspended sentences. The couple was sentenced to 17 years in jail under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for social media posts criticizing security forces.
- SC issues notices on Imaan, Hadi's pleas for early hearing of appeal against IHC decision in social media posts case
The Supreme Court issued notices on pleas by lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha seeking an early hearing of their challenge to an Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision denying the suspension of their 17-year sentences under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). The SC adjourned the matter to July 21, while the case stems from a 2025 complaint alleging they disseminated content aligned with hostile groups.
- Lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha awarded prestigious human rights prize for advocacy work
Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha were awarded the Ludovic Trarieux International Human Rights Prize for their advocacy work despite currently serving jail sentences. The award, recognizing their defense of human rights and rule of law, was presented in Rome, with their arrest in January linked to a case involving protests and alleged manhandling of an IHC Bar Association president.