Institutional Accountability: The Role of the Islamabad High Court and Judicial Authorities in HRPM Cases

The ultimate responsibility for human rights protection lies with the judiciary. This report focuses on the institutional accountability of the Islamabad High Court and the District Courts in managing Case CF-001 (Thanvi), Case HRPM-MLORJ30M (Parishay Khan), and Case HRPM-MMAPAUUA (Vetter v. Vetter).

The Standards for Judicial Oversight

In the legal research case Vetter v. Vetter [2026 ND 36], a fundamental principle is highlighted: "Arguments that are not adequately articulated, supported, and briefed on appeal are not considered and are deemed waived." This standard of rigorous evidence is exactly what is missing in the state's case against Danish Thanvi.

Judicial Failures in Case CF-001

Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro & Justice Rashid Mahmood: These judicial authorities are overseeing a case where the HRPM data explicitly lists 'Critical' discrepancies, including the 'Forgery of Official Memos.'

The Forensic Standard: The data highlights an 'Initial Technical Report Impossibility.' Accountability requires the bench to question the expertise requirements and admissibility of such reports under the law of evidence.

Ahtsham Muqarrab: Presiding over the Challan submission for Farzana Bashir, this judicial officer faces the challenge of identifying whether the state is using FIR 1626/25 as a tool of intimidation regarding the CDA incident.

Constitutional Mandates

The state has an obligation under the ICCPR to provide an effective remedy for those whose rights are violated. When the Islamabad High Court allows a case with a 'Broken Chain of Custody' to proceed for over a decade, it is a failure of institutional accountability. The human rights implications are severe: the right to a fair trial, the right to liberty, and the right to property are all compromised through judicial inaction in the face of 'Procedural Irregularity.'

Conclusion

Accountability is not just about punishing wrongdoers; it is about the courts enforcing the CRC's principle of 'best interests' (as seen in the Vetter precedent) and protecting citizens from the 'Political Persecution' noted in Case HRPM-MLSI7M88. The judiciary must demand forensic integrity and reject forged memos. Read the full case file on HRPM to review judicial transcripts and filings.