KARACHI: A local court in Karachi has extended the interim bail of well-known YouTuber Rajab Butt until March 30 in a case related to alleged disrespect of Islamic symbols.
The hearing was held at the District and Sessions Court (Central), where the matter of interim bail in the blasphemy case against Rajab Butt came up for consideration.
The Additional District and Sessions Judge (Central) accepted a request from the defence to adjourn the hearing. Rajab Butt, who is currently out on interim bail, appeared before the court.
During the proceedings, the complainant’s counsel argued that the court time was 8:30 am, but the accused appeared at 9:30 am, and requested that his bail be cancelled.
The complainant’s lawyer further stated that they were fully prepared to present evidence, but the defence counsel failed to appear in court.
A junior lawyer informed the court that the accused’s counsel, Mian Ali Ashfaq, was on official leave. The court observed that the defence counsel had failed to appear previously as well and directed that a formal application be submitted in this regard.
Subsequently, the court approved the request for adjournment and extended Rajab Butt’s interim bail until March 30.
It is pertinent to note that Rajab Butt had earlier secured interim bail in the case registered against him at Haidery Market Police Station.