# ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case

> Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Chattha sentenced to 10 years for security breach case.
- Title: ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case
- Summary: Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Chattha sentenced to 10 years for security breach case.
- Keywords: anti-terrorism court, human rights lawyer, imaaan mazari, hadi chattha, security breach, cricket team, prison sentence, pakistan, Dawn
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2040694/atc-sentences-imaan-hadi-to-10-years-in-security-breach-case
- Author: Malik Asad
- Published: 2026-10-29T08:17:54+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: anti-terrorism court, human rights lawyer, imaaan mazari, hadi chattha, security breach, cricket team, prison sentence, pakistan, news, politics
## Verdict in security breach case
Anti-terrorism court sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison each in security breach case.

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## Case background
Imaan and Hadi were tried in jail for alleged disruption of international cricket team security route and incitement to public unrest in 2024 case.
## Legal charges
Sentenced under three legal provisions: Section 7 (h) of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 for serious coercion of public servant, Section 186 PPC for obstructing public servant, and Section 353 PPC for assault on police officials.
## Concurrent sentences
All sentences run concurrently: 10 years prison term with Rs100,000 fine each under Anti-Terrorism Act, one year prison term with Rs50,000 fine each under PPC, and two years prison term under PPC.
## Court justification
Court held Imaan and Hadi jointly responsible for offence through common intention to compromise security arrangements by pressuring security officials.
## Constitutional rights
Court acknowledged right of movement as constitutional right but stated it is subject to law of land and nobody may attack law enforcement agencies.
## Sri Lankan cricket reference
Court cited 2009 attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore as evidence of intent to create terror through security breach.
## Acquitted charges
Imaan and Hadi acquitted on charges under Section 506 ii, 120-b, 148, and 149 of PPC for criminal intimidation, conspiracy, rioting, and unlawful assembly.
## Trial process
Trial began after both pleaded not guilty; state counsel Atif Mehmood cross-examined witnesses; prosecution presented seven witnesses.
## Pre-trial challenges
Couple challenged trial in IHC and SC; IHC refused to stay trial; SC suspended sentences pending IHC verdict.
## Prisoners of conscience
Imaan and Hadi claimed they were targeted for human rights work and pro bono legal services to marginalized communities.
## Constitutional rights violation
Imaan stated constitutional rights to fair trial, due process, and human dignity were infringed during trial.
## Jail time impact
Couple spent third year of marriage in jail; Imaan noted they endured hardship for activism and human rights work.
## Arrest history
Couple arrested on Jan 23 for protesting outside IHC and allegedly manhandling IHC Bar Association president.
## Previous convictions
Sentenced to 17 years under Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for social media posts case; SC suspended sentences pending appeal.
## Re-arrest
Re-arrested on March 22 last year in security breach case after SC suspended previous sentences.
## Key takeaway

Anti-terrorism court sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison each for alleged disruption of international cricket team security route.