CLEAN : Pakistan court adjourns slain US journalist Daniel Pearl appeal hearing

The video discusses a legal case adjournment due to a counsel's back trouble, preventing him from attending. The case was postponed for four weeks. Surprisingly, the counsel for the accused, Umar Share, requested a longer date, which is unusual as counsels typically seek quicker hearings for clients in jail.

Why was the case adjourned?

• The case was resolved.

• A key individual had back trouble.

• The counsel was on vacation.

• The judge was unavailable.

What was unusual about the counsel's request?

• They wanted a shorter date.

• They requested a very long adjournment.

• They asked for a change of venue.

• They wanted the case dismissed.

How long was the adjournment period requested?

• Two weeks

• Eight weeks

• Four weeks

• Six weeks

Why is the request for a long adjournment surprising?

• Counsels usually want a longer trial.

• Counsels typically prefer a speedy trial for jailed clients.

• The case was not important.

• The judge prefers longer adjournments.

Who specifically requested the long adjournment?

• The jury

• Umar Share

• The accused

• The judge