Overview
- The Islamabad High Court assigned diary numbers 24560 and 24561 after receiving separate petitions on Monday seeking to overturn the December 20 verdict and 17-year sentences.
- The appeals say prosecutors failed to prove criminal breach of trust and assert the Bulgari jewelry set and other gifts were kept in line with Toshakhana rules after payment.
- The filings challenge reliance on a pardoned approver and on testimony from former principal secretary Inamullah Shah, characterized as a dismissed witness.
- The petitions contend the Special Central Court lacked jurisdiction and argue that multiple punishments were improperly imposed for the same alleged offense.
- The appellants allege investigative and procedural defects, including no FIR on record and a rapidly submitted challan, describe the case as politically motivated, and seek expedited hearings.