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Summary The Court granted leave in both petitions, converted them into criminal appeals, and accepted the appeals. It suspended the judgment dated 24 January 2026 in PECA Case No. 137935 and ordered the release of both petitioners—who are practising advocates—on bail pending the Islamabad High Court’s decision on their appeals, subject to each furnishing a personal surety bond of Rs. 200,000. Core points Judge: Naeem Akhter Afghan, J. Leave was granted in both petitions. The petitions were converted into appeals and accepted. The operation of the impugned judgment dated 24.01.2026 was suspended. The impugned judgment had been passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge/Presiding Officer, Prevention of Electronic Crimes Court/Model Criminal Court, Islamabad-West. The underlying matter is PECA Case No. 137935. Both petitioners are practising advocates. They were directed to be released on bail until their pending appeals are decided by the Islamabad High Court. Each petitioner must furnish a personal surety bond of Rs. 200,000 before the Additional Registrar (Judicial) of the Court. Law and proceedings Sr. No. Legal matter / provision Details / application in the order 1 Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) The case arises from PECA Case No. 137935; however, the particular offence or statutory section under PECA is not specified in the extract. 2 Criminal appellate jurisdiction The Court granted leave, converted the petitions into appeals, and…