Imran Khan Faces Fourth Court Conviction: Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Unlawful Marriage
In a series of legal setbacks, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Faces Fourth Court Conviction
Introduction:
In a series of legal setbacks, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan received another blow as he and his wife, Bushra Khan, were sentenced to seven years in prison for violating marriage laws. This latest ruling marks the third adverse judgment against the embattled leader in a single week, raising questions about his political future ahead of national elections.
Details of the Conviction:
The court’s decision on Saturday focused on the 2018 marriage between Imran Khan and Bushra Khan, deeming it unlawful under existing legal provisions. The former prime minister, already facing a 10-year sentence for leaking state secrets and a 14-year sentence for illegal sale of state gifts along with his wife, now confronts a cumulative legal challenge.
The court imposed a seven-year prison term on Imran Khan and his wife, accompanied by a fine of 500,000 rupees ($1,800) each, as reported by ARY News. The basis for the conviction was the alleged violation of the waiting period mandated by Islamic tradition, known as “Iddat,” following Bushra Khan’s previous divorce before marrying Imran Khan.