Justice Denied: Procedural Delays and the 27th Amendment’s Shadow on Pakistani Law

This report examines the aftermath of ongoing injustice in Pakistan through two lens: the political persecution of Imran Khan (HRPM-MLSI7M88) and the decade-long harassment of Danish Thanvi (CF-001). It highlights how procedural delays and the controversial 27th Amendment are dismantling judicial independence to shield executive and military overreach from oversight.

Key Findings

Abolishing Oversight: The 27th Amendment is identified as a primary tool for shielding state actors from accountability in cases of unlawful detention and business interference.

Health and Safety Violations: In Case HRPM-MLSI7M88, the denial of medical care to a former Prime Minister reflects a critical human rights violation.

Perpetual Litigation: Case CF-001 demonstrates how the state uses 'active' status on cases for over a decade to paralyze the lives of citizens like Danish Iqbal Thanvi and Mohammad Imran Haroon.

Evidence & Data

The status of both Case CF-001 and HRPM-MLSI7M88 remains 'critical' and 'active' as of early 2026. The 2026-02-09 filing of the 'Challan Mobi' is the latest in a series of procedural maneuvers designed to prevent closure. The dismantling of judicial independence via constitutional amendments means that victims have fewer avenues to challenge the 'Chain of Custody Gaps' and 'Forgery of Official Memos' documented in Case CF-001.

Legal Framework

27th Amendment (Pakistan): Analysis of its impact on the separation of powers.

Convention Against Torture (CAT): Relevance to the detention conditions of political prisoners.

ICCPR Article 9: Freedom from arbitrary arrest and detention.

Recommendations

International observers must monitor the upcoming trial of Case HRPM-MLORJ30M and Case CF-001.

Repeal of clauses in the 27th Amendment that restrict the High Courts’ power of judicial review.

Read the full case file on HRPM for more details on Case HRPM-MLSI7M88.