Overview
- Butt was assaulted by a group of lawyers after a hearing at the Additional District and Sessions Court in Karachi City Courts.
- He sustained facial injuries, was moved to a medical facility for treatment, and his condition was reported as stable.
- The court extended his interim bail and adjourned the bail plea to January 13, 2026.
- Police began an investigation and are analyzing court security footage, pledging legal action against those involved, while no formal bar association statement has been reported.
- Lawyers at the scene cited alleged derogatory remarks about them in a vlog as the trigger, and the underlying case includes an FIR under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act and Section 295-A linked to his ‘295’ perfume branding.