The Anti-Terrorism Court of Lahore gave a reserved verdict on the bail applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder chairman Imran Khan in 8 cases on May 9.
The anti-terrorism court in Lahore rejected the bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in the Jinnah House attack and May 9 eight cases. Judge Manzar Ali Gul gave a reserved verdict on the bails.
Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Manzar Ali Gul heard former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail pleas in 8 cases on May 9. Founding Chairman PTI’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar appeared in the court.
Founder PTI filed bails in Jinnah House attack, Shadman police station arson cases and in Rahat Bakery Chowk and Zaman Park burning of police vehicles. Apart from this, founder PTI also filed bails in the Askari Tower attack and three other May 9 cases, which were rejected by the court.
Report of the hearing
Barrister Salman Safdar while arguing in the court said that the wrong reaction to the opinion of PTI founder came from the people. I have represented founder PTI in more than 240 cases. All kinds of cases were registered against one accused. There is no section under which a case has not been registered. Cypher’s case went to the Supreme Court, all others got relief from subordinate courts.
The lawyer said that in 30 cases decisions have been made against the government. I am placing before you about 25 decisions. The plaintiffs in each case are policemen. The government has thrown googly, leg break, off break second third. Sometimes they say that the conspiracy took place in this way, then they say that it did not take place in this way. Bushra Bibi was included in 12 cases that she was also involved in the conspiracy. It is easy to accuse and difficult to prove.
Barrister Salman Safdar said that I am not asking you for discharge or dismissal of the case. You cannot even provide these facilities. The accused has been in jail for a long time, I am asking the court for bail.
The lawyer argued that Pervez Musharraf’s medical records were presented, he had to leave the world to prove them true. After that everyone was convinced that all the medicals were correct. Judges have relayed PTI founder’s detention in NAB custody from May 9 to 12.
Later, Special Prosecutor Rao Abdul Jabbar said in his arguments that all the cases are of rebellion against the government and attack on sensitive installations. The judgments presented are not related to these cases. According to British law, the King is not impeachable. The accused is not a king. At the behest of the accused, 200 installations were attacked. It was said on social media that today is the day of real jihad. Indian TV channels also continued to run the same news.
The prosecutor added in the arguments that the general public is prohibited from visiting certain places in Kent. Everyone has a modern device that communicates location and messages. How PC Hotel, Awari Hotel or milk shop in Anarkali was not attacked. Military installations were attacked. The statue of Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed, who sacrificed his life to protect the country, was kicked. These wars and attacks continue even today. The ranger and the policeman were martyred, while the accused says that I am in jail.
While giving arguments in the court on behalf of the prosecution, it was further said that the accused was not in jail on May 7 when the conspiracy took place, the application of the accused should be dismissed.
Later, the court reserved its judgment after completing the arguments on the bail pleas of the prosecution and the accused’s counsel.
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What are the specific allegations against Imran Khan related to the May 9th protests and violence?
## Former PM Imran Khan’s Bail Rejected in 8 Cases
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we have legal analyst Ms. Fatima Khan to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing legal cases against former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Ms. Khan, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore just made a decision regarding Mr. Khan’s bail applications. Can you update us?
**Ms. Khan:** Absolutely. The court has rejected Imran Khan’s bail applications in eight different cases related to the May 9th protests and violence. These cases involve serious allegations including the attack on Jinnah House, arson at the Shadman police station, and burning of police vehicles in various locations.
**Host:** Those are indeed serious charges. What was the basis for the court’s rejection?
**Ms. Khan:** Based on the reporting, it appears the judge, Manzar Ali Gul, took into account the severity of the allegations and the potential threat to public order. Mr. Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued that the public’s reaction to Mr. Khan’s opinions was ”wrong” and that his client should be granted bail due to the prolonged period of incarceration.
**Host:** Mr. Safdar also mentioned a pattern of multiple cases being filed against Mr. Khan, correct?
**Ms. Khan:** Yes, he emphasized that Mr. Khan has faced over 240 cases, with various charges against him, striving to highlight what he perceives as a campaign of legal harassment. He pointed to past successes in lower courts, but this was ultimately unsuccessful in swaying the Anti-Terrorism Court.
**Host:** This is a significant development in a highly charged political environment. What are the next steps for Mr. Khan and his legal team?
**Ms. Khan:** It is expected that Mr. Khan’s legal team will likely appeal this decision to a higher court. The coming weeks will be crucial as the legal battle continues.