LHC Throws Out Mohammad Rizwan’s Plea Challenging NCCIA Summons

Chief Justice Aalia Neelum rebukes counsel over suppressed facts, directing former captain to answer show-cause notice

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday threw out former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan’s petition challenging summons issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), declaring the plea non-maintainable.

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Chief Justice Aalia Neelum expressed displeasure over Rizwan’s absence and admonished his legal counsel, Umair Qazi, for withholding material facts from the bench.

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Pointing out procedural lapses in contesting an ongoing preliminary notice, the Chief Justice remarked that concealing facts warranted a steep penalty, directing the wicketkeeper-batter to face the inquiry, respond to the agency’s show-cause notice, and comply with the investigation.

Key Takeaways

• Jurisdictional Challenge: Rizwan’s counsel argued that the NCCIA’s inquiry lacked legal grounds and that the notices failed to specify formal charges or justifiable reasons for grilling the cricketer.

• The Dressing Room Leak: The investigation centers on alleged confidential information leaked from Pakistan’s dressing room during the recent home series against England.

• Widening Scrutiny: Both Mohammad Rizwan and batter Imam-ul-Haq have landed on the NCCIA’s radar, with investigators examining players’ digital communication and mobile device records.