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Contempt case: SC to decide Gilani's fate today
Thursday April 26, 2012 10:17:50 AM,
IANS
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Islamabad:
It Is judgment day for Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani
Thursday with the Supreme Court expected to give its verdict in a
contempt of court against him.
Surrounded by supporters, Gilani reached the Supreme Court for the
crucial ruling that will determine his political future, media
reports said.
A seven-judge bench headed by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk had Tuesday
reserved its judgment in the contempt case against Gilani for
failing to act on the court's directives to reopen corruption
cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
On Wednesday, Gilani had assured his cabinet members that he "will
appear before the Supreme Court".
The government has always respected the judiciary and acted on its
orders and will continue to do so, he said.
Gilani could face a six-month prison term and disqualification if
he is convicted.
He has refused to write to the Swiss authorities to reopen a
corruption case against Zardari, arguing that the president enjoys
immunity under the Pakistani constitution.
Accused of graft, Zardari had been granted amnesty under the
National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) in 2007 by then president
Pervez Musharraf to facilitate his return home and, primarily that
of his wife, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
The NRO that granted immunity to politicians and bureaucrats in
corruption cases was struck down as void in 2009.
The apex court warned the government of action if its ruling on
the NRO was not implemented by Jan 10, 2012. It also ordered the
government to write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen
cases against Zardari.
On Jan 16, the court issued Gilani a contempt notice for not
acting against Zardari.
Gilani was indicted for contempt of court Feb 13.
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