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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been acquitted of illegal marriage charges by a court in Pakistan. The ruling came after a Pakistani court voided their marriage on grounds of violating Islamic law, a case that had attracted significant attention. The couple was sentenced to seven years in prison for the unlawful marriage, which had sparked controversy across the country. However, the recent acquittal by the court marks a significant legal victory for the embattled leader who has been facing various legal challenges post his ouster from power.
The legal battle surrounding the marriage case dated back to February when the couple was convicted of breaching Islamic marriage law by not observing the required interval between Bibi’s divorce from her previous marriage and her marriage to Khan. The court’s decision to overturn the conviction and acquit them has been met with relief by their supporters and marks a turning point in the ongoing legal saga.
Despite the acquittal, Imran Khan remains incarcerated as authorities have issued fresh arrest warrants against him in connection with other cases. The legal proceedings and appeals surrounding the marriage case were fraught with delays, controversies, and intense arguments, with Khan’s supporters claiming that the charges were politically motivated.
The acquittal represents not only a legal victory for Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, but also a symbolic win for women’s rights in Pakistan. The case had drawn sharp criticism from human rights and women’s groups, who argued that the conviction set a dangerous precedent and threatened women’s autonomy in marital relationships.
As Imran Khan continues to face legal challenges and political turmoil, his supporters remain hopeful for his eventual release from custody. The outcome of the marriage case highlights the complex legal battles that Khan and his wife have navigated in recent times, shedding light on the intricacies of Pakistan’s legal system and the political landscape in the country.
