Pakistan’s High Court Halted Execution of Mentally Ill Murder Convict

Pakistani Senator Farhatullah Babar seeks pardon for Imdad Ali, a mentally ill convict that is nearing execution.
Rights groups opposed to imposing the punishment.
The Supreme Court allowed for a review of the case to determine if schizophrenia qualifies mentally ill status.
Legal aid group revered Supreme Court decision for acknowledging human rights obligations.
Cases of mentally ill are running contrary to established medical knowledge.
Many legal aid groups and rights activists condemn the case as setting a dangerous precedent.
Ali’s family advocates he lack mental clarity, violating rights obligations and medical jurisprudence.
Consequences would violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

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