Initially, there is no action required when a gift is not deposited in Toshakhana: IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed verdict of granting bail to PTI founder Imran Khan in new Toshakhana case, stating that prima facie, the non-deposit of gifts in state depository does not entail “appropriate action” under the relevant rules. IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb issued the detailed verdict on the bail application of incarcerated former premier — who has been behind bars since August last year after he was sentenced in Toshakhana case-1, one of the dozens of cases registered against Khan since his ouster from power in April 2022. In the detailed ruling, Justice Aurangzeb stated: “Prima facie such non-deposit does not entail appropriate action under the relevant rules in terms of the O.M. [Cabinet Division’s Office Memorandum] dated 18.12.2018.”