Supreme Court of Pakistan announced its verdict on February 2, 2012 signifying that Gilani will be indicted of the charges pertaining to contempt of court. Gilani has been summoned to appear before the court on February 13, 2012; however, he has decided to file an appeal before the appointed date.

On February 9, Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourned the contempt of court hearing against Prime Minister Gilani and instructed Ahsan to complete his arguments by February 10.

Chief Justice of Pakistan showed displeasure over certain points of the 200-page appeal and claimed that the language used in the document gave a negative impression of influencing the court of law.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan indicted Prime Minister Gilani for charges pertaining to contempt of court on February 13, 2012. The Supreme Court ordered the prosecutor, attorney general, to submit sufficient documents by February 16.

PM’s counsel was ordered to compile and submit evidence by February 22 whereas Gilani’s evidence was announced to be recorded on February 27 and 28.