Legal Representation for Amoon Ayub and Qaisar Ayub in Blasphemy Case
Amoon Ayub and Qaisar Ayub, brothers, were accused in a blasphemy case registered on June 6, 2011, in connection with the alleged publication of blasphemous material on a website. Amoon Ayub was implicated, in part, because the internet connection used to access the website was registered under his landline number. Both brothers were subsequently detained in District Jail, Jhelum.
On December 13, 2018, the trial court convicted Amoon and Qaisar Ayub and sentenced both to death. Their appeal before the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, was filed on December 19, 2018. On June 8, 2022, the High Court upheld their convictions and death sentences.
The Organization for Legal Aid (OLA) subsequently filed a petition for leave to appeal before the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Since then, OLA has continued to provide legal representation and family support, including regular jail visits and repeated applications seeking an early hearing of the appeal.
The Supreme Court accepted an application filed on May 29, 2024, directing that the matter be placed on the cause list. OLA also pursued the matter through representations before the National Commission for Human Rights and the Supreme Court Human Rights Cell in 2025. The appeal continued to face a number of adjournments during 2025 and 2026.
On June 16, 2026, the Supreme Court heard preliminary arguments. On July 6, 2026, the Court heard final arguments from both sides and directed the parties to submit written arguments within ten days before the matter was taken up for judgment. OLA’s counsel submitted the written arguments on July 14, 2026.
The Supreme Court appeal remains pending. OLA continues to represent Amoon Ayub and Qaisar Ayub and is pursuing the appeal through the legal process.
OLA remains committed to providing free legal assistance to individuals facing serious criminal allegations and to ensuring access to legal representation, due process, and judicial review, particularly in cases involving fundamental rights and freedom of religion or belief.
