Chief Judge in Musharraf case says not quitting trial

“The warrant does not stand. The court which issued the warrant no longer exists,” Kasuri said.  

However, adjourning the case to March 31, the special court ruled in the afternoon that its earlier order for the government to arrest and produce Musharraf if he refused to appear before it on the said date remained intact.  

During today's hearing, Musharraf's lawyers said Prosecutor Akram Sheikh should not be allowed to speak on the case until the court announces its decision regarding his appointment.

Justice Arab said the prosecutor will be allowed to speak in court. Musharraf's advocates then said they were not happy with the court bench and that it was not neutral.  

“The Special Court had already issued an order that this bench will try Musharraf and that decision should be respected,” Arab said.

Arab said if the lawyers think the bench was not neutral, he will separate himself from the bench.  

He walked out of the courtroom after making the statements and was followed by the other members of the bench, Express News reported.

It is not the first time when defence lawyers have accused the bench and the prosecution team of bias against Musharraf.

They have filed numerous petitions challenging the legality of the bench and accusing the judges of bias.