Fawad Chaudhry sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry was brought before the District and Sessions Courts for the hearing on fraud case. The appearance in court came after the conclusion of his one-day physical remand.

The proceedings took place in the court of Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mahmood, where Fawad Chaudhry, the accused in the case, was presented. During the hearing, Chaudhry requested additional time to consult with his legal representatives.

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It was noted that in a previous court appearance, Fawad Chaudhry had requested the removal of his handcuffs, but this request was not granted at the time. However, in the recent court appearance, his request was accommodated, and the handcuffs were removed. His lawyer, Qamar Inayat Raja, commented on this development.

The court, after hearing the initial arguments and considering Chaudhry’s request for more time, adjourned the hearing. However, the presiding judge directed Fawad Chaudhry to have one of his handcuffs removed during the proceedings.

At the end of the proceedings, the court sent Fawad Chaudhary to jail on 14-day judicial remand.