Court Indicts Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha Under PECA

Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha Indicted In Case Pertaining To Controversial Social Media Posts | NAM NEWS TV

Rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha have been indicted in a case related to controversial social media posts. The court framed charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2018 (PECA), alleging that the couple shared online content that defamed the armed forces and incited public unrest.

Neither Mazari nor Chattha appeared in court, leading to the issuance of non-bailable arrest warrants. The indictment has reignited debate over free speech, digital regulation, and the balance between expression and national security in Pakistan.

The case remains ongoing, with upcoming hearings expected to focus on the constitutional limits of online expression and individual accountability under PECA.